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Best months
August–December
Where
- Open sea
Best time
- Dawn
- Daytime
Usual size
50–120 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
How to catch it
Methods
- Trolling
- Spinning (lures)
- Live bait
Baits
- Live fish
- Squid
Lures
- Minnows / plugs
- Surface lures
The angler's tip
Look for anything floating offshore (logs, buoys, weed lines) and troll small lures there; when one bites, the rest of the school follows.
Legal minimum size
We have no verified rule for your country yet. Check your local fisheries authority before keeping any fish.
About this fish
The mahi-mahi, common dolphinfish, dolphinfish, dolphin or dorado is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. It is one of two members of the family Coryphaenidae, the other being the pompano dolphinfish. These fish are most commonly found in the waters around the Gulf of Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and the Indian Ocean. In Italy it is called corifena, lampuga or pesce capone, and has even given its name to the caponata though eggplant has now taken the place of the fish.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch Common dolphinfish?
The best months are August–December. Best time of the day: Dawn, Daytime.
What bait or lure works for Common dolphinfish?
Live fish, Squid · Minnows / plugs, Surface lures · Trolling, Spinning (lures), Live bait.
These are estimates, not guarantees. Always look at the sea yourself before going out, do not go alone and wear a life jacket.