Saltwater
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
Hebrew name: פלמידה
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter
- Length range
- 40–170 cm
- Weight range
- 1–40 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–100 m
Habitat
Nearshore and offshore waters around reefs, wrecks, and bait schools. Migrates with water temperature.
Behavior
Fast, toothy predator that attacks bait schools from below. Runs hard and fast; razor-sharp teeth cut through line.
Best techniques
- Slow trolling with live bait on wire
- Downrigger trolling with spoons
- Free-lining live bait
- Stinger rig with ballyhoo
