Detailed Information on the Wahoo

Appearance:
A member of the mackerel family, long and streamlined with about 30 dark wavy bars for camouflage.

Habitat:
Found offshore; generally not in schools.

Behavior:
Known for their tremendous runs and shifts of direction.

State Records:
Florida ~ 139 lb, caught near Marathon

Fishing Tips and Facts:
Wahoo are caught by trolling bait and artificial lures on flatlines.