Mahi-mahi fishing

Female mahi-mahi caught off the coast of Jamaica

Mahi-mahi are swift and acrobatic game fish with striking colours. These colours darken when the fish dies (see illustrations)[1] The current IGFA all tackle record is 39.91 kilograms (88lb), caught in 1998 in Exuma, Bahamas by Chris Johnson of Lake Mary, Florida.[2] Catches average 7 to 13 kilograms (15 to 29 lb), and any mahi-mahi over 18 kilograms (40 lb) is exceptional. Males are often larger than females.

Mahi mahi are also known as dorado or dolphin fish.

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  2. ^ 2009 World Record Game Fishes International Game Fish Association (IGFA).