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 along the Mississippi Coast
Along the Mississippi coast, Biloxi is the place to go if you’re looking to find the largest concentration of offshore charter boats. It is a far boat ride out to the oil rigs, so plan on running 80 miles or more just to get to the better fishing spots, but once you have arrived, the fishing can be good. Wahoo can be hit or miss, but there are plenty of boats that will target them out here. Areas with current and weed lines can also be good spots to find wahoo offshore.
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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