GFF
“Dolphin”

Mahi-Mahi Fishing

Fast-growing, acrobatic fighters with stunning colors, mahi provide consistent offshore action and excellent eating.

Peak: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
36 guides
Destin, Key west

Best Season

Peak offshore action from April through September when warm waters bring abundant schools close to the coast

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offshore fishing

Where to Catch Mahi-Mahi

destinkey west

Regulations

{"species":"mahi-mahi","name":"Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish)","bagLimit":"Atlantic: 5 per person, 30 per vessel. Gulf: 10 per person, 60 per vessel (whichever is less)","sizeLimit":"Atlantic: 20 inches fork length minimum. Gulf: no minimum size","season":"Year-round","notes":"Captain and crew bag limits prohibited statewide. Atlantic limits reduced in 2023 for conservation.","lastUpdated":"2026-01-22","source":"https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/dolphinfish/"}

Always verify current regulations with FWC before your trip. Rules change seasonally.

Mahi-Mahi Guides(36)

Smiling young boy holding a large King Mackerel on a fishing boat in Destin, Florida
Destin, FL
4.9

Destin Fishing Charters

4.9(165)4.9 out of 5 stars, 165 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

1st Choice Charters center console fishing boat cruising through Destin Harbor with the Destin Bridge and Emerald Grande resort in the background under a blue sky.
Destin, FL
4.9

1st Choice Charter

4.9(264)4.9 out of 5 stars, 264 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Pelican Adventures business sign featuring a pelican logo and listing services: Deep Sea Fishing, Parasailing, Snorkeling
Destin, FL
4.9

Pelican Adventures

4.9(5,040)4.9 out of 5 stars, 5040 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Cinnsational Saltwater Fishing Cape Horn center console boat docked in Destin Florida marina at sunrise
Destin, FL
5.0

Cinnsational Saltwater Fishing

5.0(172)5.0 out of 5 stars, 172 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Happy angler holding a large Red Snapper caught with O Sea D Fishing Charters in Destin, Florida.
Destin, FL
5.0

O Sea D Fishing Charters

5.0(450)5.0 out of 5 stars, 450 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Four smiling boys standing on a dock with a large catch of redfish and trout hanging on a rack behind them at Last Cast Charters in Destin, FL.
Destin, FL
4.9

Last Cast Charters

4.9(345)4.9 out of 5 stars, 345 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Happy fishing family displaying their fresh catch of red snapper and grouper during a Destin fishing charter
Destin, FL
5.0

IntraCoastal Experience

5.0(302)5.0 out of 5 stars, 302 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
5.0

Charter Boat Stelluna

5.0(571)5.0 out of 5 stars, 571 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
5.0

Silver Lining Charter Fishing

5.0(320)5.0 out of 5 stars, 320 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
4.9

Fish-In-Daze Charters

4.9(82)4.9 out of 5 stars, 82 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
5.0

Into The Blue Charters

5.0(72)5.0 out of 5 stars, 72 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
4.9

Gulf-Angler Fishing Charters

4.9(334)4.9 out of 5 stars, 334 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
5.0

Destin Go Fishing

5.0(206)5.0 out of 5 stars, 206 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
4.7

Lone Star Fishing Charters

4.7(152)4.7 out of 5 stars, 152 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
5.0

Charter Boat Backlash - Destin Offshore Charters

5.0(95)5.0 out of 5 stars, 95 reviews
offshore

grouper · snapper · mahi-mahi · tuna

Destin, FL
4.8

Panhandle Fishing Charters

4.8(136)4.8 out of 5 stars, 136 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Destin, FL
4.8

NOTHIN' MATTERS LLC

4.8(77)4.8 out of 5 stars, 77 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Gulfstream Fishing charter boat with passengers aboard in Key West, Florida waters
Key West, FL
4.8

Gulfstream Fishing, Inc.

4.8(1,566)4.8 out of 5 stars, 1566 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Captain from Cheap Fishing Key West holding massive black grouper catch at marina dock in Stock Island, Florida
Key West, FL
5.0

Cheap Fishing Key West

5.0(134)5.0 out of 5 stars, 134 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Experienced fishing guide holding a large permit fish in shallow water next to a flats boat with captain at helm in Key West
Key West, FL
4.8

Key West Fishing Guide

4.8(12)4.8 out of 5 stars, 12 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

White fishing charter boat anchored over shallow reef in turquoise waters near Key West
Key West, FL
5.0

Good Times Key West

5.0(324)5.0 out of 5 stars, 324 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Key West, FL
4.7

Key West Fishing Charters

4.7(47)4.7 out of 5 stars, 47 reviews
offshoresplit-charterparty-boat

mahi-mahi · sailfish · snapper · grouper

Two happy fishermen on a charter boat holding a large green and yellow mahi-mahi fish with fishing rods in the background and Gulf waters
Key West, FL
5.0

ALL IN Fishing Charters

5.0(126)5.0 out of 5 stars, 126 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Captain from Cowboy Cowgirl SportFishing Charters with company logo, Key West, FL
Key West, FL
4.8

Cowboy Cowgirl SportFishing Charters

4.8(795)4.8 out of 5 stars, 795 reviews
offshore

mahi-mahi · sailfish · tuna · wahoo

Cora Beth charter fishing boat anchored in blue Key West waters with clear skies in background
Key West, FL
5.0

Cora Beth Fishing

5.0(709)5.0 out of 5 stars, 709 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Impressive billfish catch displayed aboard Dream Catcher Charters boat with professional fishing equipment in Key West waters
Key West, FL
4.5

Dream Catcher Charters

4.5(313)4.5 out of 5 stars, 313 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Happy customer aboard Captain Conch Charters fishing boat in Key West waters with fishing rods and turquoise ocean in background
Key West, FL
4.9

Captain Conch Charters

4.9(200)4.9 out of 5 stars, 200 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Happy angler holding large kingfish catch on Fish Key West charter boat with blue ocean and clouds in background
Key West, FL
4.5

Fish Key West®

4.5(121)4.5 out of 5 stars, 121 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Key West, FL
5.0

Tailing Water Expeditions

5.0(31)5.0 out of 5 stars, 31 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Key West, FL
5.0

All Water Charters

5.0(45)5.0 out of 5 stars, 45 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Key West, FL
4.8

FishMonster & IslandJane Charters

4.8(1,009)4.8 out of 5 stars, 1009 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Key West, FL
4.7

Boo-Ya Fishing Charters

4.7(175)4.7 out of 5 stars, 175 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Key West, FL
4.8

Linda D Sportfishing

4.8(245)4.8 out of 5 stars, 245 reviews
offshore

mahi-mahi · sailfish · tuna · wahoo

Key West, FL
4.9

Key West Fishing Connection

4.9(72)4.9 out of 5 stars, 72 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Key West, FL
4.8

Ultra Grand Slam Fishing

4.8(57)4.8 out of 5 stars, 57 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Key West, FL
5.0

Nice Guy Charters

5.0(61)5.0 out of 5 stars, 61 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi