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Mahi-Mahi

Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus

  • 2lakes
  • 76logged catches
  • 40.72 kg heaviest logged

Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), also known as Common Dolphinfish, is a predatory medium-sized pelagic fish. It is very common in tropical and subtropical waters of all oceans. It can reach up to 40 kilograms in weight and more than 2 meters in length.

This fish lives and hunts near the surface in the open ocean. Its young flock into small groups, and large fish lead a solitary lifestyle. It feeds on zooplankton, flying fish, mackerel, squid, and crabs. It hunts during the day, but can also be active on bright nights.

You can spot the location of Mahi-Mahi on the high seas thanks to birds, Sargassum algae, and a variety of debris that float on the surface and around which forage fish gather. You can catch it by casting and high-speed trolling with artificial lures, as well as live bait.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Indian Ocean Squid 1

Lures

Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 6 Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 5 Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 5 Trophy Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0 4 Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 3 Trolling Octopus 71 g, #6/0 3 Major Popper 70 g, #7/0 3 Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0 3 X-Series Major Popper 42 g, #5/0 2 Trophy Plug 115 g, #8/0 2 Glowing Trolling Octopus 130 g, #10/0 1 Trophy Glowing Trolling Octopus 130 g, #10/0 1

Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data

Kaiji No Ri — 50 catches , best 39.77 kg

  • Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 Trolling lure 6×
  • Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 Trolling lure 5×
  • Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 Trolling lure 3×
  • Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 Trolling lure 3×

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu — 26 catches , best 40.72 kg

  • Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0 Spinning Boat 3×
  • Trophy Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0 Trolling lure 2×
  • Trophy Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0 Trolling lure Boat 2×
  • Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 Trolling lure Boat 2×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Mahi-Mahi? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Mahi-Mahi would be to use Japanese Flying Squid on a size #5/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Trolling Octopuses. The most successful lure is Black/Purple Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0.

Where to find it

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu Maldives Kaiji No Ri Japan

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Crab Gulf Shrimp Finger Mullets Scaled Sardines Japanese Jack Mackerel Japanese Anchovy Japanese Flying Squid #11889#11923#131#2171#133#132#139#143#11887

Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.