Common Name: Spotted mackerel
Species Name: Scomberomorus munroi
Description
The Spotted Mackerel is also known as Spotty Mackerel and Spotty. The Spotted Mackerel is an iridescent blue green colour on the upper back and flanks becoming silvery on the sides with a silvery white belly area. A broad row of dark spots run along the body from just behind head to the tail. The dorsal fin is blue and lacks the white patch of the School Mackerel the pectoral fins are small and dark with anal fin more silvery white in colour. Spotted Mackerel can grow to approximately 10kg and 1 meter in length however fish around the 3kg mark are more commonly caught.
Distribution
New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia
Tackle
Light Tackle to Medium Tackle
Lures
Chrome Lures, Minnows, Jigs, Salt Water Fly, Surface Poppers, Spoons and Skirted lures
Baits
Pilchard, Slimy Mackerel, Tuna, Garfish and Yellowtail
Spotted Mackerel Size and Bag Limits
Please Note: Bag limits, minimum and maximum lengths are subject to change and review by your State Fisheries Department.
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