The dorado or mahi mahi or dolphinfish is a member of the Coryphaenide family.

Found worldwide in tropical and warm temperate seas, the dolphinfish is pelagic, schooling, and migratory. Though occasionally caught from an ocean pier, it is basically a deep-water species, inhabiting the surface of the open ocean. When hooked dolphin may leap or tailwalk, darting first in one direction, then another. It is believed that they can reach speeds up to 55 mph (83.5 kph) in short bursts.

Successful fishing methods include trolling surface baits (flying fish, mullet, squid, strip baits) or artificial lures; also live bait fishing or casting.

DISTRIBUTION: All Oceans
MAX SIZE: 130 lb / 58 kg
MAX LENGTH: 74 inch / 190 cm
MAX AGE: Less than 7 years

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