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 Charleston, SC Area
The gulf stream is about 50 miles off the shores of Charleston, SC. There are plenty of fishing charters that will make these runs to go out and fish the gulf stream for pelagic species such as wahoo, however, the trips will usually run 10 to 12 hours or even longer to give you a better shot at catching one of these fish. The peak bite is fall through winter.
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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