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Mahi-Mahi
ุงูุฏูุฑุงุฏู
Dorado / Lampuki
Beginnerโ CommonCoryphaenidae
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) are one of the most visually stunning fish in the Red Sea โ electric blue, green and gold, with a blunt forehead. They associate with floating debris, weed lines, and FADs offshore. Once you find one, there are usually many โ they school together. Incredible light-tackle sport fish.
Size
40โ180 cm
Depth
0โ85 m
Record weight
up to 39 kg
Habitat
Open water, floating debris, weed lines, current rips
Best seasons
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Fishing techniques
TrollingSpinningPopping
Baits & lures
Small trolling luresFeathersSmall poppersRubber shads
Did you know?
Mahi-Mahi grow incredibly fast โ they can reach 1 kg in 3 months and are fully grown in less than a year.