Mahi-Mahi
| Mahi-Mahi | ||||
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| Coryphaena hippurus | ||||
| Species Information | ||||
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahi-mahi | ||||
| Size / weight | ||||
| Common | up to | 15 (33) | kg (lb) | |
| Trophy | up to | 25 (55) | kg (lb) | |
| Unique | up to | 40 (88) | kg (lb) | |
| Price / Reward | ||||
| Common | per kg | 223 |  |
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| Trophy | per kg | 255 | |
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| Unique | per kg | 248 | |
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Description
Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), also known as Common Dolphinfish, is a predatory medium-sized pelagic fish. It is very common in tropical and subtropical waters of all oceans. It can reach up to 40 kilograms (88 lbs) in weight and more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) in length. This fish lives and hunts near the surface in the open ocean. Its young flock into small groups, and large fish lead a solitary lifestyle. It feeds on zooplankton, flying fish, mackerel, squid, and crabs. It hunts during the day, but can also be active on bright nights. You can spot the location of Mahi-Mahi on the high seas thanks to birds, Sargassum algae, and a variety of debris that float on the surface and around which forage fish gather. You can catch it by casting and high-speed trolling with artificial lures, as well as live bait.
Preferred lures:
- Bucktails
- Plugs
- Crankbait
- Minnows
- Popper
- Walker
- Medium Spoon
- Bullet Spinner
- Trolling Octopuses
- Grubs
Preferred baits:
- Gulf Shrimp
- Finger Mullets
- Scaled Sardines
- Japanese Jack Mackerel
- Japanese Anchovy
- Japanese Flying Squid
Locations
Recommended fishing methods and tackle
- #4/0 - #7/0