Spanish Mackerel


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Premium tropical pelagic of northern NSW, QLD, NT and WA. Targeted by trolling rigged garfish, skirted lures and big stickbaits along reef edges and inshore current lines, particularly in winter on the east coast. Wire trace is mandatory — they have razor teeth and a habit of chopping leaders.
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
91 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for spanish mackerel across Australia, covering land-based fishing, rock fishing, estuary fishing and offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.