FISHING REGULATION

Country: GB
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Authority: Marine Management Organisation (MMO) / Defra / Marine Scotland

Species: atlantic-mackerel
Common Names: Mackerel
Joey mackerel

Size Limits:
  Minimum:  cm ( inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 20 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: No minimum size limit for recreational take in England/Wales. Bag limit 20/day recommended; some ports restrict feathering rigs during spawning periods.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recreational-sea-fishing
Last Verified: 2026-04-29