Mahi-Mahi

Mahi-Mahi are the total package for charter anglers: stunning beauty, explosive strikes, acrobatic fights, and incredible table fare. When you hook a mahi, you will see why they are one of the most popular offshore targets in the world. Their electric blue, green, and gold colors light up the water, and they put on an aerial show that rivals any gamefish.

Charters target mahi by running offshore to weed lines, floating debris, current edges, and temperature breaks where these fish congregate. Mahi travel in schools, so when one is hooked, the captain will often keep the boat near the school to hook multiple fish. Trolling with ballyhoo, skirted lures, or feathers is the primary technique, though casting live bait or chunks to a feeding school is equally productive.

The fight is pure adrenaline. Mahi are one of the most acrobatic fish in the ocean, launching themselves out of the water repeatedly while running at speed. On light to medium tackle, a big bull dolphin over 30 pounds will test your skills and your drag. Even "schoolie" mahi in the 5 to 15 pound range put on an unforgettable show.

At the dock, mahi are just as prized. The flesh is firm, moist, and mildly sweet with a flavor that works with virtually any preparation. Grilled, blackened, or in fish tacos, mahi is a crowd favorite. Offshore charter trips targeting mahi are some of the most exciting days you can have on the water.