Holy Mackerel

By: Jessica S.

Jessica catching a King Mackerel.

 

There are three main types of Mackerel, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and Cavala Mackerel. King Mackerel are also known as King Fish and are a schooling fish. They are a common sporting fish and are known to jump high out of the air. They are located in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico and are in all tropic and temperate oceans. Their maximum size is about 90 pounds.

 

 

A special thanks to Fishermen Mike Campbell and Richard Succow.