A popular gamefish from November through April, the slashing strike of a Spanish mackerel is hard to miss. Considered good table fare, these fish average one to six pounds, and can be caught up to eight pounds. Most of the fishing is done along the beaches and around the inlets, although Spanish mackerel will travel into the rivers at times. Spanish mackerel migrate to the Treasure Coast in the fall, wintering here in immense numbers. These fish are a blast to catch on light spinning or fly tackle, and because they are a schooling fish, it's not uncommon to catch all you care to tangle with. Spanish mackerel will eat shrimp or baitfish, and are suckers for fast-moving jigs. We like to chum them up with live pilchards, then throw flies or swimming plugs like the Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow at them. This produces the larger fish. Spanish mackerel have a 12 inch minimum size limit and 15 fish bag limit, but I suggest you keep only what you plan to eat right away, as the fish don't freeze well. They are excellent smoked, and make great fish spreads.