What's Biting FL
Treasure Coast

King Mackerel in Treasure Coast

King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla · Photo: NOAA's Fisheries Collection , SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi , Public domain

Slow troll live baits or spoons along reefs, wrecks and bait schools in 30 to 120 feet. Spring and fall runs along both coasts.

Next seven days

DayBiteWhy
Fri, Oct 309Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.0 ft
Sat, Oct 317Breezy 20 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky
Sun, Nov 15Breezy 20 mph. Rain likely 84%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky
Mon, Nov 26Rain likely 80%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky
Tue, Nov 37Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky
Wed, Nov 47Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky
Thu, Nov 57Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky

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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 68–80°F.

Regulations that apply here

Applies to: state waters

Species / zoneSeasonSizeBagNotes
King Mackerel
Atlantic State Waters (excludes Monroe County)
open now
Open year-round
24" fork length2 per harvesterhook and line and spearing only

Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.

See all King Mackerel rules statewide.