All species
pelagic
Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish)
Coryphaena hippurus
Brilliantly colored, fast-growing offshore gamefish that travels in schools around weed lines and floating debris. Superb eating.
Where to find them
Blue water offshore along weed lines, current edges, and under floating structure or frigate birds.
Regulations by Region
Atlantic Coast
Season open- Size limit
- 20" fork length
- Bag limit
- 5 per person, max 30 per vessel per day
- Season
- Open year-round
Atlantic added a 20" minimum and 5-fish/30-vessel cap to protect the fishery.
Gulf Coast
Season open- Size limit
- No minimum size
- Bag limit
- 10 per person, max 60 per vessel
- Season
- Open year-round
Gulf limits are more liberal than the Atlantic.
Top Baits
ballyhoolive pilchardstrolled luresbucktail jigs