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Cero Mackerel Fishing

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Meet the Captain
32 ft
Up to 6 persons
Instant Confirmation
2 bookings in the past week.
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US $875
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32 ft
Up to 6 persons
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US $600
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31 ft
Up to 6 persons
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Last booking: 2 days ago
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US $400
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25 ft
Up to 4 persons
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5 bookings in the past week.
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US $500
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38 ft
Up to 6 persons
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Last booking: 2 days ago
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US $4,500
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31 ft
Up to 6 persons
Up to 3 miles
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US $850
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Meet the Captain
22 ft
Up to 4 persons
Up to 9 miles
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Trips from
US $700
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Meet the Captain
60 ft
Up to 19 persons
Over 9 miles offshore
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2 bookings in the past week.
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US $1,300
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28 ft
Up to 4 persons
Angler's Choice
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Meet the Captain
26 ft
Up to 6 persons
Over 3 miles offshore
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2 bookings in the past week.
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US $700

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What anglers say about Cero Mackerel fishing

  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Mahi, Tuna, Snapper - 3:00 PM)

    great trip!

    Captain Pete and Travis provided a great time fir our family! it was a day to remember!
    Gaston D.
    Gaston D.
    Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Morning Party Boat Ticket)

    snapper and mackerel trip

    great experience with this boat time and again. pro tip: bring a 1-2 oz jig to pitch at schooling mackerel
    Mike L.
    Mike L.
    Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (6 hour)

    Great trip!

    Capt. Daniel was awesome. He bounced around all day to make sure we had a bite. there was never a dull moment all day. it was tough to get through the short fish but he made sure to get us home with an abundance of fish. We really appreciated the fact that he allowed us to fish and not just reel in the fish. 5 stars all day. great guy! We have two young children, Capt. Daniel was awesome with them.
    Patrick M.
    Patrick M.
    Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (8 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing)

    Great experiences!!

    We're total newbies, but João and Tomás are super nice—they taught us a lot and helped us out. The service and food are top-notch. We caught more fish than we could possibly eat. I highly recommend it.
    Runquan Y.
    Runquan Y.
    Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Trip)

    Fishing with Jesus

    Great Experience kind patient captain who knew his stuff highly recommend
    Brian M.
    Brian M.
    Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

About Cero Mackerel fishing

Size
3 to 10lbs
Food Value
Good
Game Quality
Average

Cero Mackerel is a widely underappreciated relative of the well known Spanish and King Mackerel, perhaps because it's more scarce in US waters. Still, this species is often referred to as the best of the Mackerels, for its good game and great food qualities.

Cero look much alike Spanish Mackerel, but differ by the side patterning - Cero have a stripe and spots, whereas Spanish Macks only have the spots.

How big

Cero are also somewhat bigger than Spanish Mackerel and are common up to about 10lbs. The maximum size reported is 22lbs.

Distribution

The species ranges from Massachusetts to Brazil, but is rare north of Palm Beach, FL. They are abundant in the Keys, the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean Sea. They can be caught year-round and spawning takes place offshore during summer.

How to catch

Cero are normally solitary fish, but can be found schooling over reefs/wrecks and ledges up to about 70ft deep. They are caught in a similar way to Spanish Mackerel - fast trolling bait such as small whole or cut fish or squid, or lures like silver spoons, white jigs, plugs or chuggers.

They have sharp teeth and using a wire leader is advised so they wouldn't bite through the line. Cero are also often used as bait for larger pelagics.

Good to eat?

Arguably the best tasting of all Mackerel. They are considered to yield sashimi-grade meat by some and are delicious when consumed raw.

Cero Mackerel is a widely underappreciated relative of the well known Spanish and King Mackerel, perhaps because it's more scarce in US waters. Still, this species is often referred to as the best of the Mackerels, for its good game and great food qualities.

Cero look much alike Spanish Mackerel, but differ by the side patterning - Cero have a stripe and spots, whereas Spanish Macks only have the spots.

How big

Cero are also somewhat bigger than Spanish Mackerel and are common up to about 10lbs. The maximum size reported is 22lbs.

Distribution

The species ranges from Massachusetts to Brazil, but is rare north of Palm Beach, FL. They are abundant in the Keys, the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean Sea. They can be caught year-round and spawning takes place offshore during summer.

How to catch

Cero are normally solitary fish, but can be found schooling over reefs/wrecks and ledges up to about 70ft deep. They are caught in a similar way to Spanish Mackerel - fast trolling bait such as small whole or cut fish or squid, or lures like silver spoons, white jigs, plugs or chuggers.

They have sharp teeth and using a wire leader is advised so they wouldn't bite through the line. Cero are also often used as bait for larger pelagics.

Good to eat?

Arguably the best tasting of all Mackerel. They are considered to yield sashimi-grade meat by some and are delicious when consumed raw.