Description:
color of back green, shading to silver on sides, golden
yellow irregular spots above and below lateral line; front
of dorsal fin black; lateral line curves gently to base of
tail.
Similar Fish:
cero, S. regalis; king mackerel, S. cavalla.
Where found:
INSHORE, NEARSHORE and OFFSHORE, especially over grass beds
and reefs; absent from north Florida waters in winter.
Size:
average catch less than 2 pounds (20 inches).
*Florida
Record: 12 lbs.
Remarks:
schooling fish that migrates northward in spring, returning
to southerly waters when water temperature drops below 70
degrees F; spawns OFFSHORE, spring through summer; feeds on
small fish and squid.
* The
Florida records quoted are from the Department of
Environmental Protection's printed publication, Fishing
Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones. The
records are provided as only as a benchmark.
Regulations
Min. Size
Limits: Not less than 12" at the fork.
Closed Seasons:
None.
Daily Rec. Bag
Limit: 15 per person
per day.
Remarks:
Transfer to other vessels
at sea is prohibited. |
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