Two anglers with a bull mahi mahi caught aboard Spellbound, Miami

Mahi Mahi

Fast, acrobatic and one of the best eating fish in the ocean, the summer headliner of Miami's offshore.

Best time to catch

Average catch quality by month off Haulover.

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Typical pattern for Miami, seasons shift year to year. Check the latest reports.

About Miami mahi mahi

Mahi run the weed lines and current edges of the Gulf Stream off Miami, brilliant gold and green in the water. They travel in schools, hit hard, and jump from the first run to the boat.

How we fish for them

We troll rigged baits and lures along the weed lines and temperature breaks, then pitch baits once a school comes up behind the boat. Your captain reads the water, finds the edge, and puts you in position. First-timers land mahi here all the time.

Recommended trips to catch Mahi Mahi

Want to catch mahi?

Book a Miami charter in the spring–summer run and we'll get you on them.

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Mahi Mahi

Fast, acrobatic and one of the best eating fish in the ocean, the summer headliner of Miami's offshore.

Peak Apr–Sep 10–30 lb Offshore
Two anglers with a bull mahi mahi caught aboard Spellbound, Miami

Best time to catch mahi mahi in Miami

Average catch quality by month, departing Haulover.

Tap or hover a month for the rating.

JFMAMJJASOND

Typical pattern for Miami, seasons shift year to year. Check the latest reports.

How we fish for them

We troll rigged baits and lures along the weed lines and temperature breaks, then pitch baits once a school comes up behind the boat. Your captain reads the water, finds the edge, and puts you in position. First-timers land mahi here all the time.