Out of stock
Jack Mackerel
Locally sourced from
Our hardworking fishermen
- LocalMonterey Bay
- Caught byHook & Line
- FreshSold by the pound
Trachurus symmetricus
Also known as Spanish mackerel, Scad mackerel
Jack mackerel is a fish that lives right in our backyard of Monterey Bay and all along the Eastern Pacific. This fish is silvery in color with spines along its dorsal (top) side. Its taste is similar to a sardine and its firm, oily meat makes for a perfect barbecued dish!
Sustainability status for this species is published by NOAA Fisheries.
Safe to eat raw?
Mackerel is rarely consumed raw to avoid food poisoning by a tummy-unfriendly parasite. We recommend eating it cooked.
How to cook
Grill, bake, pan fry, smoke, poach, cure
Jack Mackerel season
Jack mackerel is primarily caught December - April.
Worry-free guarantee
We want you to be extremely happy with your fish and to rely on us weekly as your own personal fisher-people. If something isn't right, tell us and we'll make it right.
Additional resources
Spotted an error? Reach out and let us know.
