The Cero Mackerel is iridescent bluish green on the back. It has silvery sides with yellow-orange spots forming lines above and below a bronze stripe that runs the length of its body. Cero Mackerel can be easily confused with the Spanish mackerel. Cero Mackerel and Spanish mackerel are generally the same size and can look very similar. Cero Mackerel have a distinct orange to bronze band or stripe from their pectoral fin to their tail. This stripe may break up in areas, but it is obvious as a band or stripe. Spanish mackerel lack an orange stripe.
Diet: small fishes, shrimps, and squids at mid-water and near the water's surface
Habitat & Range
The Cero Mackerel is usually solitary but will forms schools over artificial reefs, wrecks, and along ledges near shore. They feed on small fishes, shrimps, and squids at mid-water and near the water's surface.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Cero Mackerel are taken mostly by trolling, using various live and dead baitfish, shiny spoons, jigs, and other artificial lures.
