Species guide
How to catch West African Spanish mackerel
Scomberomorus tritor
The West African Spanish mackerel is a fast and prized game fish known for its sleek, fusiform body. It inhabits both brackish and saltwater environments along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of West Africa. This species is a skilled predator that hunts smaller schooling fish.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderately deep waters (1 to 40 meters) of brackish and saltwater regions along the West African Atlantic coast and parts of the Mediterranean. Juveniles and adults often form trophic groups.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- small schooling fish
- Sardinella species
- Ethmalosa fimbriata
Best baits
- small cut fish
- small whole baitfish
- shrimp
Best lures
- metal spoons
- jigs
- fast-moving plugs
How to fish for them
- casting
- trolling
- spinning
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