Game Fish
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi)
Coryphaena hippurus
Size
15–40 lbs (bulls exceed 50+ lbs)
Season
June – November
Techniques
Trolling feathers near floating debris, sight-casting poppers into feeding schools
Quick Facts
- Males ("bulls") have distinctive blunt foreheads
- One of the fastest-growing fish in the ocean
- Congregate under floating debris and weed lines
- Colors change dramatically when caught — from vibrant to muted
About Dorado (Mahi-Mahi)
Few fish embody the visual theater of deep-sea fishing quite like the iridescent Dorado. These prolific predators flash dynamic greens, blues, and electric golds while hunting — a spectacle that fades rapidly once they leave the water.
Anglers targeting Dorado off Cabo fall deeply in love with their furious acrobatic spirit. Once hooked, they explode into towering aerial leaps, shaking brilliant emerald bodies over the wake. Yielding tender, incredibly mild fillets, Dorado consistently rank as both a visually stunning game fish and one of the most delightful post-adventure dinners brought dockside.