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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue mackerel | Australia | Reference |
| Blue mackerel | Malaysia | Reference |
| Blue mackerel | New Zealand | Reference |
| Blue mackerel | Philippines | Reference |
| Blue mackerel | United States | Reference |
| Blue mackerel | Global | Reference |
| Caballa pintoja | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Cavala-pintada | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Chub mackerel | United States | Reference |
| Common mackerel | Australia | Reference |
| English mackerel | Australia | Reference |
| Gomasaba | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Goma-saba | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Japanese mackerel | New Zealand | Reference |
| Macarela azul | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Macarela pintoja | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Mackerel | Malaysia | Reference |
| Maquereau tacheté | Global · French | Reference |
| Marusaba | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Pacific mackerel | Australia | Reference |
| Pacific mackerel | New Zealand | Reference |
| Slimy mackerel | Australia | Reference |
| Slimy mackerel | United States | Reference |
| Southern mackerel | New Zealand | Reference |
| Southern mackerel | United States | Reference |
| Spotted chub mackerel | Australia | Reference |
| Spotted chub mackerel | Malaysia | Reference |
| Spotted chub mackerel | Mexico | Reference |
| Spotted chub mackerel | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Spotted chub mackerel | United States | Reference |
| Spotted mackerel | Malaysia | Reference |
| Spotted mackerel | United States | 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
- Northern Territory — Northern Territory Government
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New South Wales — NSW fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New Zealand — Fish & Game New Zealand
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
Australia · Bahrain · Bonin Is. · China · Hawaii · Indonesia · Japan · Korea (North) · Korea (South) · Kuwait · Lord Howe I. · Mexico · New Zealand · Oman · Papua New Guin. · Philippines · Qatar · Revillagig. Ar. · Ryukyu Is. · Saudi Arabia · Socotra Arch. · Somalia · Taiwan/ChTaipei · Thailand · Un. Arab Emir. · Viet Nam
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.