Makrill fishing guide
Makrillen är en snabb pelagisk fisk som kommer in mot kusten på sommaren. Fångas oftast med hekla.
Source: SLU Artdatabanken
Fishing tips & gear
- Mackerel feathers/paternoster rig (5–6 hooks with feathers)
- Small flashy spoons 15–30 g (Abu Toby, Falkfish Spöket)
- Pilkers 30–80 g (Hali, Storm)
Mackerel are about as easy as sea fishing gets — cast a feather rig or drop a pilker from a pier or boat. A shoal under diving birds is a goldmine. Classic spots: Smögen, the Bohuslän coast, the Halland coast, Öresund.
Most common methods
Frequently asked questions
When is the season for makrill?
The peak season for makrill in Sweden is June-September.
How big does makrill get?
Makrill can grow up to 2.0 kg.
What's the best method to catch makrill?
Common methods for makrill are Spinning, Trolling.
Which techniques work for makrill?
Spinning and Fly fishing — see the full guide for the right gear, baits and season.
Which bait works best for makrill?
Proven baits: Mackerel feathers/paternoster rig (5–6 hooks with feathers), Small flashy spoons 15–30 g (Abu Toby, Falkfish Spöket), Pilkers 30–80 g (Hali, Storm).
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