Mahi-Mahi
Also called: Dolphinfish
Mahi-mahi are the most dazzling fish in the Gulf — electric green and gold, lit up like neon when they're hot. They run in fast, acrobatic schools around weed lines and floating debris.
Fast-growing and aggressive, a mahi bite often means multiple hookups and pure chaos on deck.
- Size
- Commonly 5–25 pounds
- Fight
- Acrobatic, blazing runs
- On the table
- Excellent — firm, mild, versatile
- Best season
- Warmer months in the offshore blue water
How we catch Mahi-Mahi
We troll and cast to weed lines, debris, and offshore structure on full-day offshore trips when the blue water pushes in.
On the table
A favorite everywhere — firm, mild, white fillets that grill, fry, and blacken beautifully.
