Why Fishing for Mahi Mahi is Great

Mahi Mahi is one of the most enjoyable catches an angler can get in the world, let alone Key West. These beautiful fish shimmer with radiant colors of gold, green and blue, and are fairly difficult to catch. The mahi-mahi, otherwise referred as Dolphin or Dolphin fish, are an aggressive predator fish that are one of the quickest moving fish in the sea. Their colors change greatly when they are excited and it provides a beautiful sight for the angler. But when the dolphin fish dies, the color does as well, making it turn a silvery color. This fish is one of the most perfect catches a fisherman (or woman) could ever pick up, and here’s why.

It Tastes Great

The dolphin fish is one of the most popular fish in Key West to eat, and it is one of the best fish to eat fresh. You can tell the difference between the taste of store bought Mahi-Mahi compared to the taste of it caught out of our sea, and cooked in a local restaurant or you cooking it yourself here. Its savory taste is indescribable and it is a local favorite dish. This fish is a firm fish when cooked so it’s perfect any way you eat it, such as blackened, grilled, or fried for a sandwich. The name has thrown off a lot of people who are not familiar with fish species, and think that the dolphin fish is related to the marine mammal dolphin. Don’t worry, these two are not related in any circumstance, so you can eat the mahi-mahi (dolphin fish) feeling guilt-free.

It Has a Large Population

The mahi-mahi is usually located in sub-tropical oceans as a type of schooling fish. This fish has a healthy population, and reproduce at an alarming rate, so you never have to worry about over fishing of this delicious fish. The dolphin fish only live to about 5 years, and release thousands of eggs at a time. Since these fish reach their sexual maturity around 5 months of age, their reproductive rates and their stealth and quickness keep them as a sustainable fish.

Helps with Developing Your Skills

Fishing for dolphin has its advantages for both avid fisherman and newcomers to the sport. You’ll quickly see that this sport is addictive, and you’ll want to get better. Fishing in Key West is a great thing to do, and it will also help your fishing skills. Since every type of fishing is different, it’s important to flex your fishing muscles and try different strategies of fishing to keep yourself fresh with the game (fish). Fishing for dolphin fish is difficult, challenging, as well as the most rewarding fish to catch, so you’ll feel prideful with sticking with it and getting that catch of the week!