Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
🏆 Connecticut State Record
Harvest7 lb 2 oz · 33.5"Doug Clark · 2018 · Saybrook
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Also called: Kingfish
Identification
Long, silvery mackerel with a sharply dipping lateral line and razor teeth.
Habitat
Warm offshore and nearshore water; a rare summer stray to New England.
Behavior
Fast predator that strikes baitfish near the surface.
How to Catch
Trolled spoons or live bait on wire leaders.
Notes
Rare visitor to Connecticut — listed in CT DEEP’s exotic marine species record category.