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Coryphaena hippurus
Mahi-mahi
Saltwater
About this species
A dazzling blue-green-and-gold pelagic that is among the fastest-growing fish in the ocean. It roams warm surface waters under weedlines and floating debris in fast-moving schools. Trolling ballyhoo and casting to fish spotted around structure yield fast, acrobatic action.
Season
123456789101112
Depth
0 – 85 m
Habitat Spots
OffshoreNearshore
Fishing Methods
TrollingLureJigging
Bait & Rig
Trolling rigged ballyhoo or squid, and casting poppers or jigs to fish spotted under floating weedlines and debris.
Edibility & Taste
Outstanding with mild, sweet flesh; excellent grilled, blackened, or as fish tacos.
Similar Species
The male has a steep, bony forehead while females have a rounded head; both sexes are unmistakable for their vivid blue-green-gold coloration.
Record Weight
39.5 kg