How to Use king mackerel in a Sentence

king mackerel

noun
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  • That weekend, the Ebony Anglers caught a 48-pound king mackerel to claim first place in the division.
    — Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2020
  • Their much larger cousins, king mackerel, are also being caught from the pier at present.
    — Frank Sargeant, al, 3 Nov. 2019
  • Use Got-Cha plugs and spoons for Spanish mackerel and possibly a king mackerel or two.
    — Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, 18 June 2018
  • Kelly Albritton, a former bail bondsman in Kinston, N.C., claimed third place in the tournament with a 39.51-pound king mackerel.
    — Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2020
  • Again, due to mercury concerns, pregnant women should not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish.
    — Bianca Arney, baltimoresun.com, 2 May 2018
  • The larger fishes tend to have higher mercury levels, including fish species such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel.
    — Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2020
  • For many Atlantic and Gulf Coast anglers, large live menhaden (also referred to as bunker or pogies) are premier baits for tarpon, king mackerel, cobia, striped bass, bluefish, and more.
    — Bob McNally, Field & Stream, 2 Jan. 2020
  • Troll or drift with pogies for tarpon, snook, redfish, jacks, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and bonito are all possible.
    — Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, 14 July 2018
  • Mercury and other toxins are highest in large predator fish like shark, swordfish, marlin and king mackerel because toxins accumulate up the food chain.
    — Bianca Arney, baltimoresun.com, 2 May 2018
  • Higher-mercury fish include swordfish, king mackerel, marin, orange roughy, and tilefish.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 13 July 2018
  • Opt for Safe and Sustainable Types Bypass fish varieties high in mercury (typically shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tuna).
    — Woman's Day, 19 Sep. 2018
  • The month sees migratory pelagics such as king mackerel and ling and dorado return to Gulf waters within boaters’ range, drawn by warming temperatures and flourishing forage.
    — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, 23 June 2018

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