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 Orange Beach / Gulf Shores, AL Area
This area is home to some very good bottom fishing, however, the 100 fathom line is around 36 miles out from shore. While you may catch some wahoo a lot closer to shore than that, most charters who target wahoo will usually fish 35 to 50 miles out and further.
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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