Saltwater
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
Hebrew name: דוראדו
- Peak season
- Spring and Summer
- Length range
- 50–150 cm
- Weight range
- 1–25 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–85 m
Habitat
Open ocean near floating debris, weed lines, and current edges. Pelagic species found in warm tropical waters.
Behavior
Fast-growing, aggressive feeder that schools under floating objects. Acrobatic fighter with brilliant colours.
Best techniques
- Trolling with skirted ballyhoo
- Casting to weed lines
- Live bait near flotsam
- Chunking with cut bait
