Mackerel Scad
Medium Depth Fish Rank 1 day 0.8 Farmable
Mackerel Scad is a rank 1 fish in Dave the Diver. It is found in the Medium Depth Fish (spawn point: medium) and is active during the day. Each catch weighs about 0.8 and measures 40cm, yielding roughly 2.5 meat. It is the base ingredient for Mackerel Scad Sushi, Mackerel Scad Hotdog.
Where to catch Mackerel Scad
| Zone | Medium Depth Fish |
|---|---|
| Spawn point | medium |
| Active time | day |
| Marinca card | 0106 |
Night-only species require the night diving upgrade before they can be caught. Use the night diving guide if this fish never shows up on your dives.
Meat yield
| Tier | Meat |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1 |
| Tier 2 | 2 |
| Tier 3 | 3 |
Values as recorded in the Marinca database.
Mackerel Scad fish farm stats
| Breeding rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Breed cap | 18 |
| Fish per day | 18 |
| Meat per day | 45 |
| Average meat per fish | 2.5 |
| Tank capacity needed | 232 |
| Reliable hold | 65 |
| Density | 5 |
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Dishes made from Mackerel Scad
How Mackerel Scad compares in the Medium Depth Fish
| Fish | Rank | Weight | Meat / day | Breed rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye Scad | 1 | 0.6kg | 75 | 50% |
| Black Tiger Shrimp | 5 | 0.1kg | 75 | 50% |
| Bluehead Tilefish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Clown Frogfish | 1 | 0.3kg | 75 | 50% |
| Coral Trout | 2 | 3kg | 72 | 50% |
| Grey Triggerfish | 2 | 3.5kg | 72 | 50% |
| Harlequin Hind | 2 | 1.1kg | 72 | 50% |
| Atlantic Bonito | 2 | 4kg | 52 | 50% |
| Mackerel Scad | 1 | 0.8 | 45 | 50% |
Top farm species recorded in the Medium Depth Fish. See the rankings page for site-wide comparisons.
Mackerel Scad FAQ
Where do you catch Mackerel Scad in Dave the Diver?
Mackerel Scad appears in the Medium Depth Fish, at the spawn point recorded as "medium", and only during the day. Check the All Fish database to compare spawn points across every zone.
How big is Mackerel Scad?
Mackerel Scad weighs about 0.8 and measures 40cm in length. It is recorded as rank 1 in the Marinca database and yields 2.5 meat on average.
What is Mackerel Scad used for?
Mackerel Scad is a cooking ingredient. It is used in Mackerel Scad Sushi, Mackerel Scad Hotdog. Open a dish page to see the full ingredient list, sale price and taste value.
Can you farm Mackerel Scad in Dave the Diver?
Yes. Mackerel Scad has a breeding rate of 50%, a breed cap of 18 fish and produces about 45 meat per day at full stock. It needs a tank capacity of 232 and holds 65 reliably.