King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
A large, blistering-fast pelagic predator known to anglers as 'kingfish' — a primary tournament target.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Prime
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Prime
Oct
Prime
Nov
Prime
Dec
Good
Best Techniques
- slow trolling live bait
- high-speed trolling
- kite fishing
- downrigger trolling
Top Baits
- live blue runners
- live menhaden
- rigged ribbonfish
- rigged ballyhoo
- drone spoons
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