Species guide
How to catch Doublelined mackerel
Grammatorcynus bilineatus
saltwatergame fishScombridae
The doublelined mackerel is a sleek, fast predator found in tropical and subtropical waters. It is prized by anglers for its fighting ability and is known to reach up to 1 meter in length. These fish are active hunters, feeding on smaller fish in coastal and offshore waters.
Where they live
Found in saltwater environments of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the doublelined mackerel typically inhabits depths from 15 to 50 meters, favoring coastal and offshore reefs.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- small fish such as Sardinella and Sphyraena
- triggerfish (Balistes)
- other small predatory fish
Best baits
- small whole fish
- cut bait
Best lures
- metal spoons
- jigs
- small diving plugs
How to fish for them
- casting near reefs
- trolling offshore
- bottom fishing
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