spanish mackerel Archives - Page 5 of 6

Matt Nelson of Charlotte admires a 9-pound Spanish mackerel he caught on live bait last spring.

Spanish mackerel can be delicious

Some people don’t like the taste of mackerel, probably because they’ve only eaten king mackerel. […]

April opens Spanish mackerel season along the southeastern North Carolina coast, an event that’s not to be missed.

The Spanish Armada – North Carolina’s Spanish (mackerel) armada will show up off the beaches of Brunswick County this month

Spring saltwater fishing along North Carolina’s southeastern coast begins in April when the water temperature warms enough to draw Spanish mackerel up from Florida where they spend the winter. It also helps that the baitfish that headline their menu also return. […]

Plenty of Spanish mackerel have been caught up around concentrations of baitfish around color changes just a couple of miles off Grand Strand beaches.

Great Spanish mackerel bite has been just off Grand Strand beaches

Jeff Burleson

Along the beaches of the Grand Strand, as the summer doldrums have taken hold, the Spanish mackerel bite has picked up very strongly and is the best option now for fishermen looking for some fast-paced action close to shore. […]

Kevin Sneed uses a "bird" teaser in his trolling spread when he's targeting Spanish mackerel and they produce larger fish on the average than spoons.

Flip a “bird” to Spanish mackerel for bigger fish, better success

Craig Holt

Since May, many fishermen have been targeting Spanish mackerel, particularly off the beaches from Oak Island to the South Carolina line, and the good fishing will last into September. If you’re a novice and want to get in on the action – and have a better chance of success – try “teasing” fish with a “bird.”

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Guide Rennie Clark has been catching plenty of nice Spanish mackerel around rocks off Carolina Beach.

Nice Spanish mackerel hanging out off Carolina Beach

Jerry Dilsaver

Capt. Rennie Clark of Carolina Beach’s Tournament Trail Charters reports that some Spanish mackerel in the 2- to 3-pound range are hanging around some rocks in about 30 to 40 feet of water off Carolina Beach, feeding on schools of passing baitfish and providing anglers with some great action. […]

Spanish mackerel are being caught in good numbers off Cape Lookout.

Great Spanish mackerel bite kicking off Cape Lookout fishing

Jerry Dilsaver

Capt Noah Lynk of Noah’s Ark Charters in Harkers Island said there is a lot of fishy activity in the waters around Cape Lookout, with Spanish mackerel and bluefish are around the jetty, cobia cruising the waters inside and outside the hook and some flounder are starting to show on the bars and channel edges inside the hook. […]