Commonly called
kingfish, the king
mackerel can weigh
up to 100 pounds,
but most fish weigh
between 5 to 35 pounds. They are strong, fast and
known for making exciting leaps out of the water.
Catching King Mackerel
Kingfish can be caught inshore with many being caught
off of the piers. When casting for kingfish, spoons and
jigs are the best lures. The majority of kingfish are
caught by trolling. Anglers will troll balao and mullet
rigged with multiple hooks. Kingfish will chop a bait fish in
half when feeding so you must have multiple hooks in
your bait or you will miss a lot of fish. Trolling with
spoons, leadhead jigs and feathered jigs will produce
kingfish. They are usually trolled very deep.
Chum lines also work for kingfish. Ground menhaden
and chunks of balao are very effective for chumming.
Find fish on your electronics first, and then set up the
chum line. You can anchor or drift over these schooling
fish. Steel wires are recommended because of their
sharp teeth. They can easily cut through fishing line.
Kingfish are decent for table fare. Some people enjoy
them while others won’t even keep them for eating.
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