Mahi Mahi fishing Sydney

The scientific name for the Mahi Mahi is Coryphaena hippurus.

Mahi Mahi live on the surface and you can find them in temperate, tropical and sub-tropical waters.

Is the Mahi Mahi a dolphin? No, Mahi Mahi is not related to dolphins. Mahi Mahi is a Hawaiian name meaning very strong. In Spanish, they are called Dorado.

Where to Catch Mahi Mahi

The Mahi-Mahi can be found worldwide in tropical and warm temperate oceans. The dolphinfish is pelagic, meaning they don't live near the bottom or close to shore. They run in schools and are migratory. Mahi has been known to be caught from a pier. They like to move near floating objects like buoys and seaweed. But in reality, the is an open ocean fish that inhabits the surface.

How to catch a Mahi Mahi

Catching a mahi mahi, also known as dorado or dolphin fish, typically involves using a fishing rod and reel and fishing in the right location and at the right time. Here are a few tips for catching mahi-mahi:

• Location: Mahi mahi is often found in warm, tropical waters near floating debris, weed lines, and other types of structures such as buoys, logs, and weed patches. They also tend to congregate around schools of baitfish, so look for areas where baitfish are breaking the surface or where birds are diving into the water.
• Time of year: Mahi mahi off Sydney are caught during the summer months when the water is warm between [December - May]
• Technique: Trolling with lures or live bait is a common method for catching mahi-mahi. Use a trolling speed of around 6-8 knots and vary your trolling pattern to cover as much water as possible.
• Gear: Use a strong fishing rod and reel with fast action and a good drag system. Use a braided line with a fluorocarbon leader of at least 30-40 lb test.

It's also important to note that Mahi Mahi is a highly migratory species, and their feeding habits can change depending on the season, water temperature, and location. Therefore, it's always a good idea to ask local anglers or charter boat captains for advice on the best techniques and baits to use in a specific area. And also that Mahi Mahi is a highly valued sport fish for their acrobatic leaps and hard runs and is often considered as a delicacy on the table, but it's important to release them alive if possible to protect the population.

What is the best bait to catch Mahi Mahi?

Mahi Mahi also known as dorado, dolphin fish or Dollies are aggressive pelagic feeders that will eat a variety of baits and lures.

 

What Do You Need for Fishing in Sydney?
On all our Mahi Mahi Charters in Sydney all you need to bring are the right clothes depending on the weather conditions. We will supply everything else including bait, fishing rods and reels and fishing licence. At the end of our fishing trip you get to keep what you catch.  We have 2 purpose build fishing vessels that have all the facilities and amenities you require.