Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
🏆 Connecticut State Record
Harvest6 lb 5 ozMichael Audet · 2003 · Branford Beacon
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Also called: Spanish
Identification
Slender, silvery mackerel with yellow-bronze spots on the sides.
Habitat
Warm coastal water; occasional late-summer visitor to Long Island Sound.
Behavior
Fast schooling predator that chases small baitfish.
How to Catch
Small metal lures retrieved quickly; use a short wire or heavy leader.
Notes
Rare visitor to Connecticut — listed in CT DEEP’s exotic marine species record category.