Trolling
Covering water with rigged baits or lures to locate active fish.
Offshore · Mahi-mahi
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) Fishing Trips
Dorado on this page means mahi-mahi, the offshore saltwater fish, rather than freshwater golden dorado.
- Habitat
- Offshore · Mahi-mahi
- Destinations
- Galápagos · Guatemala · Mexico
- Trips
- 3 lodges & guides ↓
Explore programs in Mexico, Guatemala and the Galápagos, then discuss how dorado fit into your offshore fishing plans.
The fishing experience
About Dorado (Mahi-Mahi)
- Average Size
- 10–30 lbs
- Highlight
- Explosive surface strikes
- Season
- Warm water months
- Techniques
- Trolling & casting
FROM TRASH TO TREASURE
Finding mahi mahi is often an adventure in itself. Anglers scan miles of open ocean searching for weed lines, floating debris, temperature breaks, and working birds that signal feeding fish below. Once located, schools of mahi mahi can provide fast-paced action with multiple fish hooked at once, making them one of the most exciting and accessible offshore species to target.
A THRILL LIKE NO OTHER.
DORADO TECHNIQUES
Casting to Structure
Pitching baits or lures around floating debris, weed lines, or buoys.
Live Bait Fishing
Using live bait to keep schools fired up once fish are located.
Fly Fishing
Presenting baitfish patterns to cruising mahi around floating structure or bait balls.
Match the fish to the fishery
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) fishing lodges & guides
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Sportfish Galapagos Expeditions
Offshore expedition · Conservation-led billfishing
From $15,000 USD
per person · + tax
Magdalena Bay, Mexico
Sportfishing Mag Bay
Baja sportfishing · Offshore & inshore
From $3,500 USD
per person · + tax
Where to fish for dorado (mahi-mahi)
Planning sources
Confirm current trip details with BlackBone before booking.
Before you go
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) fishing trip FAQs
Is dorado fishing the same as golden dorado fishing?
Dorado on this page means mahi-mahi, the offshore saltwater fish. Golden dorado are the freshwater target covered on BlackBone’s separate golden dorado page. The mahi-mahi collection includes Mexico, Guatemala and the Galápagos.
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) fishing guides & stories
destination guides /
Magdalena Bay Striped Marlin Fishing: Seasons & Charters
Sportfishing Mag Bay offers offshore and inshore fishing in Magdalena Bay, Mexico, including striped marlin trips. Compare seasons, fishing styles, tackle and travel details with the operator before choosing dates.
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trip reports /
Guatemala Sailfish Fly Fishing: A Pacific Fins Trip Report
BlackBone’s trip to Pacific Fins in Guatemala included sailfish on fly, offshore fishing and time beyond the boat. The report shares the team’s catches and lessons from pitching flies to Pacific sailfish.
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