Today's Mahi-mahi Fishing Report

Fishing for Mahi-mahi

The Mahi-mahi are surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. The name "mahi-mahi" ("strong-strong" in Hawaiian) has been adopted in recent years to avoid confusing these fish with dolphins, which are mammals.

Mahi-mahi have a lifespan of no more than three to four years. Catches average 7 to 13 kg (15 to 28 pounds). They seldom exceed 15 kg (33 pounds), and any Mahi-mahi over 18 kg (39 pounds) is exceptional. Mahi-mahi have compressed bodies and long dorsal fins extending almost the entire length of their bodies. Their anal fins are sharply concave. They are distinguished by dazzling colors: golden on the sides, bright blues and greens on the sides and back. Mature males also have prominent foreheads protruding well above the body proper. Females have a rounded head. The males and female have similar shaped bodies except for their heads. Females are usually smaller than the males.

Mahi-mahi are carnivorous, feeding on flying fish, crabs, squid, mackerel, and other small fish. They have also been known to eat zooplankton and crustaceans.

The Mahi-mahi goes by other names such as dolphin, common dolphin-fish, dorado maverikos, or lampuki.

Species: Coryphaena hippurus

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