Open Year-Round

Spotted Mackerel

Scomberomorus munroi

Also known as: Spotty, School Mackerel

DPIRD Category Large Pelagic Finfish
Peak Season Apr-Oct
Difficulty Easy
Fight Rating ★★★☆☆
Spotted 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 500mm
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 500mm
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 Size50 cm
Max Size80 cm
Typical Weight3 kg
Max Weight8 kg

Habitat

Where: Coastal waters, around bait schools, reef edges

Depth: 5-40m

ID Features: Blue-green back with rows of dark spots, silver sides

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Apr-Oct | Water Temp: 22 – 28°C

How to Catch Spotted Mackerel

1

Trolling

Setup

  • Line: PE2-3 / 15-20kg
  • Leader: 50-60lb wire trace

Top Lures

  • Bibbed minnows 80-120mm
  • Skirted lures
  • Chrome slices

Best Baits

  • Garfish
  • Pilchards
2

Casting

Setup

  • Line: PE2-3 / 15-20kg
  • Leader: 40-60lb wire trace

Top Lures

  • Metal slugs 30-50g
  • Small stickbaits

Best Baits

  • Live herring
  • Whitebait

Eating Quality

★★★☆☆ Good

Flesh: White/pink

Best cooked: Grilled, pan fried, smoked

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Fast runs, good sport

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