Open Year-Round

Grey Mackerel

Scomberomorus semifasciatus

Also known as: Broadbar, Broadbarred Mackerel

DPIRD Category Large Pelagic Finfish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Moderate
Fight Rating ★★★★☆
Grey Mackerel

Regulations & Limits

LARGE PELAGIC FINFISH

Limits by Bioregion

West Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
South Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Gascoyne OPEN
Min Size 750mm
Individual Limit 3 fish
Mixed Limit Within 3 large pelagic total
✓ Open year-round.
Pilbara N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley) OPEN
Min Size 750mm
Individual Limit 3 fish
Mixed Limit Within 3 large pelagic total
✓ Open year-round.

Good to Know

  • Part of 3 fish mixed large pelagic limit

ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au

Size & Weight

Typical Size60 cm
Max Size100 cm
Typical Weight5 kg
Max Weight15 kg

Habitat

Where: Coastal waters, estuaries, turbid waters

Depth: 5-40m

ID Features: Grey-green back, broad dark bars on sides, silver belly

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 26 – 32°C

How to Catch Grey Mackerel

1

Trolling

Setup

  • Line: PE3-4 / 20-30kg
  • Leader: 60-80lb wire trace

Top Lures

  • Bibbed minnows 100-140mm
  • Skirted lures

Best Baits

  • Garfish
  • Mullet strips
2

Live baiting

Setup

  • Line: PE3-4 / 20-30kg
  • Leader: 60-80lb wire trace

Top Lures

  • Metal slugs

Best Baits

  • Live herring
  • Live mullet
  • Live yakkas

Eating Quality

★★★☆☆ Good

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Grilled, smoked, pan fried

The Fight

★★★★☆ 4/5

Strong runs

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