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Mackerel
Ocean regulations can change in-season. Confirm with the 2026 Ocean Sport Fishing Guide and CDFW before you fish.
Species group
MACKEREL
Season
Open all year
Season notes
Open all year
Depth limit
No Limit
Daily bag limit
No Limit
Minimum size
No Limit
Gear restrictions
may be taken only on hook-and-line or by hand. Any number of hooks and lines
Identification
Mackerel typically have vertical stripes on their backs and deeply forked tails. Many species are restricted in their distribution ranges, and live in separate populations or fish stocks based on geography.