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Spanish Mackerel

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a series of port meetings along the Atlantic coast to take a focused look at the commercial and recreational king and Spanish mackerel fisheries. Input gathered during these port meetings will directly affect future management efforts for king and Spanish mackerel. For more information, visit the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's website.

SAFMC website

Regulations Gulf and Atlantic State Waters

Spanish Mackerel

Minimum Size Limit: 12" fork length

Daily Bag Limit: 15 per harvester

Season: Open year-round

Gear Requirements:

  • Legal Gear: beach or haul seine, cast net, hook and line, spear

 


Image Credit:Diane Rome Peebles