Spanish mackerel

noun

1. an American game fish, Scomberomorus maculatus, inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean.

2. any of various similar scombroid fishes.

3. (in California) the jack mackerel.

Spanish mackerel

noun

1. Also called: kingfish. any scombroid food fish of the genus Scomberomorus, esp S. maculatus, of American coastal regions of the Atlantic: family Scombridae (mackerels, tunnies, etc)

2. a mackerel, Scomber colias, of European and E North American coasts that is similar to the common Atlantic mackerel

3. any of various related marine food fishes, esp Scomberomerus Commerson

Word History and Origins

Origin of Spanish mackerel¹

An Americanism dating back to 1660–70

Example Sentences

Others traditionally caught off Japan’s southern shores, like yellowtail or Spanish mackerel, are reappearing in northern waters, according to industry groups.

From Los Angeles Times

Or sagoshi, as Spanish mackerel is called when it’s young and its flesh still has a mild flavor and a pale blush.

From New York Times

“Then, you have black drum and a few trout starting there in April and May. Then, after that, in July, August and September, we spot bluefish and a few Spanish mackerel.”

From Washington Times

There were plans to review the status of Spanish mackerel.

From The Guardian

He said he uses smaller bait, like a piece of a fish, to first catch Spanish mackerel or stingray.

From Washington Times