nearshore
Cero Mackerel
Scomberomorus regalis
Smaller cousin of king/Spanish — tropical reef-edge pelagic. Hard hits on small jigs and live pilchards over patch reefs in FL Keys + Bahamas. Year-round in warm water.
Preferred water temp70–84°F
Preferred depth10–100 ft
Holds onreef edges, patch reefs
In our regions
Central/Southeast Florida — AtlanticBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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