1. A pound of Spanish mackerel can be sold for about 5-25 yuan. As a marine fish, it is mainly distributed in the coastal waters of northern my country. Therefore, the price is relatively low in places near the sea, while it is more expensive in inland areas. When choosing this kind of fish, you must pay attention to its eyes. Fresh eyes are black and shiny, and its gills are bright red. If it has been frozen for a long time, the eyes will be dry, the gills will be dark, and the fish meat will be missing. elasticity.

2. The sizes of Spanish mackerel are different, and the prices are also different. Generally, small ones are cheaper. A 3-pound Spanish mackerel usually costs 5-8 yuan per catty. The bigger it gets, the more expensive it is. A 5-pound mackerel can be sold for around 25 yuan per catty. In addition, there are certain differences in prices in different regions. Usually, it is cheaper in some places along the coast, but it is more expensive to transport it to the inland. This fish is spindle-shaped, agile and ferocious in nature, and can swim very fast. It is found in the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and other waters in my country.

How to choose fresh Spanish mackerel

1. Fish eyes: The fish eyes are the easiest place to tell whether the mackerel is fresh or not. The eyes of fresh mackerel are black and black. Medium translucent. If the fish has been frozen for a long time, its eyes will become white and shriveled, and it will not look very bright.

2. Fish gills: Like other fish, you can judge whether the Spanish mackerel is fresh or not by looking at its gills. Usually fresh Spanish mackerel gills are bright red, but the color will darken after freezing.

3. Fish body: Fresh Spanish mackerel meat is also very tender. If you press it with your fingers, you will feel a certain elasticity. However, frozen fish often loses its elasticity and may even become tender if you press it. It will break and the fish body as a whole is not strong enough.

Living Habits

The main fishing grounds for Spanish Spanish Mackerel today are off the coast of Zhoushan and Lianyungang and along the southeastern coast of Shandong. From April to June,

Blue-spotted Mackerel

Spring floods, autumn floods from July to October, and the peak fishing season is from May to June. Fishing methods include drift nets, mid-level trawling and hook fishing. In the 1950s and 1960s when resources were plentiful, the Bohai Bay from May to June was a good season for catching Spanish mackerel. The sun touched the mountains and the nets floated and floated for more than ten miles. When they got up the next morning, there were often three to four thousand fish. The tail is a gratifying harvest weighing three to four kilograms. The Spanish mackerel is ferocious and often swims in the shallow water on the shore in pursuit of food from June to mid-October every year. Its streamlined shape, extremely high swimming speed, and sharp teeth make it look like a cheetah chasing its prey, with frightened small fish escaping in all directions. There are often people who panic and rush to the rocks on the shore to "raise their rows", and are surprised to see the spectacular scene of Spanish mackerel flying to feed. At this time, fishermen enjoy it endlessly, "slinging Spanish mackerel" on the rocks and sides of the ship's side, hoping to take the bait. The Spanish mackerel is larger in size, can eat hooks quickly, and the fishing experience is quite exciting, making it a great pleasure for anglers.