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Yield 6 servings Ingredients: 6 (1-inch-thick) king mackerel steaks 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon catsup 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano Rinse fish thoroughly in cold water; pat dry, and place in a large shallow container. Combine remaining ingredients, and pour over fish. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes, turning fish once. Remove steaks from marinade; reserve marinade. Place steaks on greased rack in a broiler pan. Broil 5 inches from heating element 4 minutes; turn steaks, and baste with reserved marinade. Broil an additional 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve immediately. Recipe by Oxmoor House

There are several kinds of baiting then fishing for King mackerel.  Silvery live baits, such pilchards, threadfin herring, menhaden, mullet and blue runners, are preferred by some anglers. However, since live bait is not always easily obtained, frozen baits, like cigar minnows, ribbonfish and Spanish mackerel, are also used. A wire leader works well with live baits, but keep anglers need to keep it short and as light as possible.  When trolling, you will get far more bites with heavy monofilament than wire and won’t lose many fish as the fast moving trolled lure keeps the mackerel teeth’s from the monofilament line.

Check out these 12 tips for catching King mackerel from Sport Fishing.com https://www.sportfishingmag.com/12-steps-to-catching-trophy-king-mackerel

Another species found recently along our Alabama Gulf Coast is King mackerel.They are found both near shore and offshore and often around piers where bait fish congregate. They may occasionally be found in deep water. King mackerel are schooling fish that will migrate from south Florida waters in winter northward in the spring. The color…

Ingredients: 4 (8-ounce) snapper fillets 2 limes, juiced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ¼ cups tropical fruit salsa Preheat a grill. Place snapper fillets in a shallow dish and reserve. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, ginger, pepper, and olive oil. Pour…

Mangrove snapper, also known as the Grey Snapper, are one of the most popular snapper species and one of the few that can be caught consistently inshore.  They are shaped like most other snappers and display colors ranging from bronze to grey. When catching this fish inshore, they average between 10 and 14 inches in…

Ingredients: 1 whole pompano, roughly 1½ to 2 pounds* 2 tsp. pink sea salt 1 tbsp. olive oil 6–8 sprigs fresh dill 1 lemon, thinly sliced Preparing the fish: The only cleaning required for the pompano is to gut the fish. Rinse well with cold water both inside and outside, allow to dry, then rub…

Another fish plentiful now is pompano. Pompano are common along inshore waters and can be found along beaches, oyster banks and in grass beds. They sometimes can be found in deeper waters. Their movement is greatly influenced by the tides and water temperatures. Perhaps the most common way to catch pompano is by standing on…

Inshore fishing along our Alabama Gulf Coast is great for catching redfish. Redfish are also known as red drum, bull red or simply red. The most distinguishing mark is one large black spot on the upper part of the tail base. Having multiple spots is not uncommon for redfish, but having no spots is extremely…

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 2 redfish or striped bass fillets, with scales still on (about 2 1/2 pounds) and pin bones removed 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, minced Lemon wedges, for serving Preheat…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our beloved captains. Captain Bill Kreamer, 48 years old, passed away yesterday, Sunday, October 1 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. He suffered a hemorrhagic stroke last Thursday, September 28. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Pam, their three…

Another awesome recipe for swordfish! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 swordfish steaks (5 ounces each) Directions: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the…