Regulation Boundary:
NC North Carolina State WatersRequired License(s):
Eligible for NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament managed by Division of Marine Fisheries.Edibility:
Very good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Spanish Mackerel by DMFD
Synonyms:
Scomberomorus maculatusFor more information about NC seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures, see Current Fishery Proclamations.
For more information on management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries.