Spanish Mackerel Fishing Charters

Scomberomorus maculatus

Spanish Mackerel is a fast-moving, hard-hitting gamefish that brings excitement to party boat trips along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. These sleek, spotted predators travel in large schools and provide nonstop action when they are around.

Party boats: 9
States: 6

Boats That Fish for Spanish Mackerel

Emerald Spirit

Port: Orange Beach, AL
Anglers: Up to 75
Targets: Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper
Per person: From$85

Calabash Fishing Fleet

Port: Calabash, NC
Anglers: Up to 25
Targets: Spanish Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, King Mackerel
Per person: From$88

Capt Hook Party Fishing Boat

Port: Hilton Head Island, SC
Anglers: Up to 60
Targets: Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum, Black Sea Bass
Per person: From$75

Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing

Port: Stevensville, MD
Anglers: Up to 10
Targets: Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass, Bluefish
Per person: From$175

Drifter Excursions

Port: Hilton Head Island, SC
Anglers: Up to 15
Targets: Spanish Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Whiting
Per person: From$70

LJK Outdoors

Port: Solomons, MD
Anglers: Up to 28
Targets: Spanish Mackerel, Spot, Atlantic Croaker
Per person: From$70

Pure Florida

Port: Naples, FL
Anglers: Up to 26
Targets: Spanish Mackerel, Red Grouper, White Grunt
Per person: From$115

Queen Mary

Port: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Anglers: Up to 80
Targets: Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass, Bluefish
Per person: From$105

About Spanish Mackerel

Party boats target Spanish Mackerel by trolling small spoons, jigs, and Clark spoons behind planers, or by drifting and casting to visible schools. They feed aggressively on small baitfish near the surface, so light tackle and fast-moving lures are most effective.

The fight is fast and furious. Spanish Mackerel make screaming runs and razor-sharp turns, bending rods and testing drags. They are one of the fastest nearshore fish, and their acrobatics keep the action exciting. Most fish run 2 to 5 pounds, with larger fish reaching 8 to 10 pounds.