Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of pelagic fish, mostly from the family Scombridae. They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast or in offshore waters.
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Chesapeake Bay
Spanish mackerel migrate through this area from mid summer through parts of the fall months. They will be found roaming the open waters in schools as they search for schools of baitfish. When you find a school of these fish in the bay, you can catch them in bunches.
Spanish mackerel are fairly small. Most fish that are caught by anglers will be in the 2 to 3 pound range. These fish travel in schools and they feed on small fish and shrimp.
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