Where to fish
A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.
Explore the trip libraryLocal names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Verdel | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Xarda | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Atlantic mackerel | Australia | Reference |
| Atlantic mackerel | France | Reference |
| Atlantic mackerel | Syria | Reference |
| Atlantic mackerel | United States | Reference |
| Atlantic mackerel | Global | Reference |
| Atlantische Makrele | Germany · German | Reference |
| Caballa | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Caballa del Atlántico | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Cavala | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cavala | Madeira Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cavalla | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Garo | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Gemeine Makrele | Germany · German | Reference |
| Hirasaba | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Joey | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Mackerel | Canada | Reference |
| Mackerel | Estonia | Reference |
| Mackerel | Ireland | Reference |
| Mackerel | Spain | Reference |
| Mackerel | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Mackerel | Isle of Man | Reference |
| Makrele | Germany · German | Reference |
| Maquereau | Canada · French | Reference |
| Maquereau | France · French | Reference |
| Maquereau bleu | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Maquereau commun | France · French | Reference |
| Maquereau commun | Global · French | Reference |
| Marusaba | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Saba | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Sarda | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Split | Canada | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Albania · Algeria · Belgium · Bosnia Herzego. · Bulgaria · Canada · Channel Is. · Croatia · Cyprus · Denmark · Egypt · Finland · France · Georgia · Germany · Gibraltar · Greece · Iceland · Ireland · Isle of Man · Israel · Italy · Latvia · Lebanon · Libya · Lithuania · Madeira Is. · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Morocco · Netherlands · Norway · Poland · Portugal · Romania · Russia · Slovenia · Spain · St Pierre Miq. · Sweden · Syria · Tunisia · Türkiye · UK Engld Wal · UK Gr. Britain · UK No Ireld · UK Scotland · Ukraine · United States
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.