Wahoo Fishing In the Florida Keys

Wahoo aren’t found as commonly as other fish on an offshore fishing charter here in the FL Keys, but when you find them, it’s a fun fight. Winter is the best time to target them, and the ideal technique is higher-speed trolling with wire leaders. Wahoo have a long, slender body with a dark blue back and its sides are silvery with a pattern of vertical blue bars. They also have a very large mouth with razor-sharp teeth that act like scissors. These fish can weigh anywhere from a couple of pounds all the way up to 180 pounds. They are also one of the fastest fish in the sea and can swim up to up to 60 miles per hour. Wahoo usually spend their lives alone or swimming in small groups of 2 to 3 fish. They mostly feed on other fish and squid. The meat in wahoo is white to gray in color, delicate to dense, and is considered an excellent fish to catch for dinner!