WikiCatchBlue mackerel
Scomber australasicus
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pilchards
Excellent all-around bait, use whole or cut.
- Whitebait
Effective when schooling, use small hooks.
- Squid
Tough bait, stays on the hook well.
- Garfish
A good option for larger blue mackerel.
Artificial Lures
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Cast far, works well at various depths.
- Daiwa Silver Wolf Chiinu Vib 50SVibration lureBuy
Good for vertical jigging and casting.
- Rapala X-Rap 10MinnowBuy
Trolled or cast, erratic action attracts fish.
- Berkley PowerBait Nemesis 3 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Use on a jighead, attractively scented.
Techniques
Blue mackerel often school, so once you find one, there are likely more in the area; try chumming with small pieces of bait to keep them around.
Where to Find Blue mackerel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Blue mackerel?+
Popular baits for Blue mackerel include Pilchards, Whitebait, Squid, Garfish, Halco Twisty 40g. Tip: Blue mackerel often school, so once you find one, there are likely more in the area; try chumming with small pieces of bait to keep them around.
Where can I catch Blue mackerel?+
Blue mackerel can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tasmania, Australia; Victoria, Australia; New South Wales, Australia. WikiCatch lists 15 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Blue mackerel get?+
Blue mackerel (Scomber australasicus) can reach up to 43.99999976158142 cm in length and 1.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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