Mahi Mahi, Dolphin, Dorado
by Captain Gina
Landing a Mahi-mahi has got to be one of the most spectacular sights to witness. When hooked they “light up” with bright blue-green and yellow colors that are the envy of any other species. You can’t wait too long to snap your fishing photo, or you will start to see the gorgeous shades fade and become less brilliant in color. Mahi-mahi is one of the best tasting and most sought after gamefish in the world.
Captain Richard has developed time-tested methods of trolling, sight fishing and live-baiting tactics to target these fast and aggressive fish species. We generally focus on these fish in May – June and then again in November and December. Remember that the fall is a tough month for recreational deep sea fishing in Florida because of the winds and rough water. However, the rewards for catching dolphin are tremendous for those fortunate enough to make a fishing charter off Central Florida’s coast.
Orlando fishing charters are a great way to spend your day trolling for mahi-mahi and other game fish. Join Captain Richard Bradley on board the Lagooner for a spectacular day of ocean fishing while you’re visiting the area.
Mahi Mahi, Dolphin, Dorado
Find Dorado offshore in warm waters in or near the gulf stream. Dolphin is a migratory pelagic fish found in every ocean in the world. They like to hang around float some and debris and are often seen cruising long weed lines of Sargasso seaweed or rip currents.
Months to pursue Dolphin
April – Big Fish Month
May – Loads of Mahi-Mahi
June – Smaller School Dolphin
November – Southward Migration
Remarks
One of the fastest-growing fish thought to live no more than five years. A dorado is capable of a swimming speed of over 50 miles an hour. Dolphin spawn in warm ocean currents throughout much of the year where their young hang in sargassum weed and they feed on flying fish and squid.
Trolling is the most traditional way of catching dolphin, but we’ve found that sight fishing has been producing very well the last few years and gave anglers something to do rather than sit and wait for the bite.
Regulations
20″ minimum to the fork of the tail, ten fish per angler and not to exceed 60 per vessel possession limit. Florida Mahi-Mahi Regulations
State Record
77 lbs, 12 ozs.
