Fishing For

Pacific jack mackerel

4.0

(5)

59 Catches

Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-38; Anal spines: 1-2; Anal soft rays: 22-33; Vertebrae: 23-25. Small specimens may have an additional forward-directed spine at first dorsal origin (embedded in larger specimens).

Average Length

1.8 ft

Maximum Length

2.7 ft

Maximum Weight

Depth Range

0.0 - 1,312.3 ft

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Pacific jack mackerel

4.0

(25)

North Pacific Ocean (Deer Creek Beach-Alamitos Peninsula)

33.845657, -118.450854

12 Catches

4.0

(14)

North Pacific Ocean (Hutington Beach-Long Beach)

Orange County, California

8 Catches

4.0

(20)

North Pacific Ocean (Solana Beach-San Diego Bay)

San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

4 Catches

4.0

(5)

North Pacific Ocean (Carmel Bay-California Coastal National Monument)

San Luis Obispo County, California

3 Catches

5.0

(3)

North Pacific Ocean (US/CA)

San Mateo County, California

San Diego, California

2 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Pacific jack mackerel

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Squid

4.0

(83)

6 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Mackerel

4.0

(63)

2 Catches

Lures by ACME Tackle Company Kastmaster XL Spoon 4-1/2'' - Silver

No Rating (0)

1 Catch

Lures by Savage Gear Sand Eel Sand Eel - 8" - 5-1/3 oz.

5.0

(2)

1 Catch

Lures by ACME Tackle Company Kastmaster XL Spoon 4-1/2'' - Chrome/Chartreuse Tape

No Rating (0)

1 Catch

Lures by Squidnation Fat Daddy 5-1/4" Squids 10316-5-0012

4.0

(1)

1 Catch

Lures by Bass Pro Shops XPS Boss Glide Swimbait Hitch - 6-1/4'' - 1-3/4 oz.

No Rating (0)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Atlantic Chub Mackerel

4.0

(15)

1 Catch

Recently Caught Pacific jack mackerel

Species Pacific jack mackerel

Gear 2

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Species Pacific jack mackerel

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6 Jack Mackerel, each had little white lumps, either fat lumps or parasites, unsure

Species Pacific jack mackerel

Gear 1

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Species Pacific jack mackerel

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Little Mackerel before work, I’ll take it🤙

Species Pacific jack mackerel

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Mackeral caught off yarmouth pier using feathers

Species Pacific jack mackerel

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Mackeral caught with feathers off yarmouth peir

Species Pacific jack mackerel

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Species Pacific jack mackerel

Weight 2 lb 3 oz

Gear 3

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