Atlantic Chub Mackerel
Scomber colias
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Protected status
None
Also known as
MackerelChub mackerelTinker mackerel
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stock is not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Rich, pronounced flavor.
Texture
Soft, flaky, and moist.
Health benefits
Chub mackerel is high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady