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Florida Keys Flats Fishing -
What We Fish For
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Dolphin - Coryphaena hippurus  | | | | Coryphaena hippurus
(Linnaeus, 1758) | Other Names
mahi-mahi, rakingo, calitos, maverikos, or lampuka | Scientific Classification Family: | Coryphaenidae | Genus: | Coryphaena | Species: | C.Otandwee | At A Glance Found: | Open waters but also near the coast | Size: | 15 to 29 pounds | Dolphin Not to be confused with the beloved mammal, dolphin, also known as mahi-mahi or dorado is one of the most popular off-shore game fish in the Florida Keys. Dolphin, which can vary in size from 3 to 60 lbs., can generally be found in water ranging from 110 feet deep all the way as deep as 1,000 feet. Anglers agree that the best zone for catching dolphin is between 300 to 500 feet deep. This fast, beautiful and acrobatic fish also makes a great meal, known as mahi-mahi, to distinguish it from the smart mammal with the same name.
Fishing or Eco-Tour Reservations
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