Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
FR Thazard wahoo · ES Peto · PT Aipim-do-mar
Also known as: OnoPetoThazardPetoThazard wahooAipim-do-mar
PelagicBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round in warm water; daytime high-speed trolling
Depth
10–250m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Mar–NovGood Feb–Dec
Depth range
10–250mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Findr bio
Early morning offshore speedster. High-speed lures or livebaits — don't slow down...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Current edgeDeep waterOpen seaShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsArtificial baitsSpinners
Diet
Small fishSquidMackerelForage fishJuvenile fish
Effective techniques
TrollingSpinning
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
One word: speed. I turn metal lures into confetti.
Field notes
Where to find them
Drop-offs, ledges, current edges near reefs/islands
Where they hang out
Offshore drop-offs, surface to mid-water
Prime time
Year-round in warm water; daytime high-speed trolling
Tide game
Low; current edges and contour lines matter most
What they're into
High-speed trolled lures, rigged baits
Temperature vibe
Prefers 22–30°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable for fast trolling
Fun fact about me
One word: speed. I turn metal lures into confetti.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common — check locallyNational fisheries agency
Looking after them
Least Concern
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