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 Myrtle Beach, SC Area
The gulf stream is a bit of a boat ride from the shores of Myrtle Beach, so plan on doing a full day, 10 to 12 hour fishing trip if you want to fish for wahoo here. There are plenty of fishing charters that will go out and fish the gulf stream for pelagic species of fish here, so you can definitely go out and target wahoo if you want. Wahoo are caught occasionally closer to shore, but for the most part, plan on going far out in the gulf stream current if you want to catch a wahoo here.
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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