Species guide
How to catch Atka mackerel
Pleurogrammus monopterygius
saltwatergame fishHexagrammidae
The Atka mackerel is a saltwater predatory fish found in the North Pacific. It is known for its streamlined fusiform body and can grow up to around 56 cm in length and weigh up to 2 kg. This species hunts various marine prey including small fish and squid.
Where they live
Found in saltwater environments of the North Pacific, Atka mackerel inhabit depths from the surface down to around 720 meters. They are common in cooler coastal regions near North America.
Typical size
Up to about 57 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- squid
- deep-sea smelt
- sand lance
- myctophid lanternfish
Best baits
- small fish strips
- squid pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- jigging
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