Wahoo are an offshore fish that are known for their tremendous speed and excellent strength. Known as ono in Hawaii, wahoo are an excellent fish for eating, which helps make them such a popular game fish among saltwater anglers.
Wahoo Fishing in the Apalachicola, Florida Area
There are a number of offshore fishing charters out of Apalachicola, Florida, however, it is a good 40 to 50 mile boat ride out to some of the better bottom fishing structures and 75 to 100 miles out if you’re looking to target the pelagic species. For the charters that go out far enough, wahoo are available in the Gulf Stream waters. The warm weather months are best.
Wahoo Fishing Tips
They are often caught in very deep water. Many offshore fishing charters will troll for other fish, but they are known to set up one rod very deep for an occasional wahoo. While some fishing charters may go out and target these fish, most of the time, wahoo are considered a bonus fish. Either way, they are a lot of fun to catch and they provide some excellent table fare.
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