Wahoo Fishing in Miami
Acanthocybium solandri
Wahoo are built for speed: long, striped and fast enough to make a reel scream. Off Miami they cruise the edge of the Gulf Stream and the deeper reefs. They are less common than mahi or kingfish, so a wahoo is a prize catch and one of the best fish to eat.
Quick facts
Most are 4 to 5 feet long.
Large fish are caught in deep water.
Wahoo can sprint at very high speed.
Vertical bars along the side are brightest when the fish is excited.
Along the deep edge and drop-offs.
Where to catch them off Miami
Deep edge
Where the reef drops into the Gulf Stream.
Humps and wrecks
Deep structure that holds bait.
Temperature breaks
Places where water temperature changes sharply.
Season in Miami
How to read this meter
- PPeak best time to catch
- FFair can catch
- OOff rarely caught
- CClosed season, no harvest
Wahoo are caught all year, with the best chances from late fall through spring.
Best time and conditions
Full moon
Many captains find wahoo bite well around the full moon, especially in winter.
Low light
Early morning often brings a better bite.
Techniques and baits
High-speed trolling
Weighted lures are pulled fast to trigger strikes.
Trolling with planers
Planers get lures down to fish swimming deeper.
Live bait
Wahoo also eat baits set for sailfish and kingfish.
Wire leader
Their teeth are razor sharp.
Top baits and lures
- Trolling lures
- Ballyhoo
- Live blue runners
- Bonito strips
Florida regulations
On a Salty Fresh charter, your fishing license is included.
FWC: Wahoo rules · Last checked October 27, 2026
On the table
Superb. White, mild and firm, great seared or as sashimi.
Which charter is best?
Full Day Fishing
- $1,200 per trip
- 8 hours, 7:00 AM start
- Up to 6 guests
- Also targets Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, Cobia, Tripletail, Amberjack, Almaco Jack, Shark and Barracuda
Wahoo FAQ
When is wahoo season in Miami?
Fish are caught all year, with the best chances from November through April.
How many wahoo can I keep?
2 per person, with no minimum size.
How fast is a wahoo?
Very fast. Their strike and first run are what make them famous.
Where do you catch wahoo?
Along the deep edge and over humps and wrecks offshore.
Which charter is best for wahoo?
The Full Day offshore trip.
Can I cancel my trip?
Free cancellation up to 3 days (72 hours) before your trip. This applies to every trip, including iguana hunts and snorkeling. To cancel, call Capt. Charles at (305) 972-5659 or email saltyfreshfishingcharters@gmail.com.