Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish)

Species · Year-Round · Colourful

Rating: 4.8 / 5

Mahi-mahi — dolphinfish, or dorado — is the most visually striking fish you'll pull aboard in Barbados waters, painted electric blue, green, and gold that fades within minutes of landing. Year-round presence with a peak from November through May. Average fish are 10-25lbs but larger bulls do turn up. They're acrobatic on the line, leaping repeatedly, and excellent on the plate, which is why so many restaurants have 'catch of the day' listed as dolphin.

Highlights: Year-Round · Peak Nov-May · 10-25 lbs · Acrobatic · Delicious

About fishing in Barbados

Barbados sits on world-class deep sea fishing grounds just 15 minutes offshore. Blue marlin up to 500lbs, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna are caught year-round. The flying fish — the national symbol — peaks November to June. Over 17 charter boats operate from Bridgetown Harbour with half-day trips from

75. Shore fishing is free from any pier or coastline, no licence needed. Annual tournaments including the Barbados Game Fishing Association competitions offer serious prize money. The Oistins fish market sells the freshest catch daily, straight off the boats. This is the complete Barbados fishing guide — charters, tournaments, species, seasons, and spots.

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