Species guide
How to catch Mackerel scad
Decapterus macarellus
saltwatergame fishCarangidae
The mackerel scad is a fast-swimming pelagic fish found around islands and continental shelf waters. It prefers clear oceanic waters and is often found between 40 and 200 meters deep. This species is a predatory hunter feeding on small planktonic and macro invertebrates.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, primarily around islands and continental shelves at depths of 40 to 200 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 46 cm
What they eat
- small planktonic invertebrates
- small macrofauna
Best baits
- small shrimp
- small squid
- pieces of fish
Best lures
- small jigs
- minnow lures
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- trolling
- drift fishing
- jigging
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