Best bait and lures for dolphinfish

Preferred bait

Troll natural baits such as ballyhoo rigged on #7 or #8 steel wire with a 7/0 or 8/0 hook. Chumming cut bait will bring them in and create a frenzy of activity.

Preferred lures

Adults eat squid, flying fish and other small fish while cruising weed lines in offshore waters. They can also be caught on artificial lures, feathers & or spoons.

Techniques

Adults eat squid, flying fish and other small fish while cruising weed lines in offshore waters. Troll natural baits such as ballyhoo rigged on #7 or #8 steel wire with a 7/0 or 8/0 hook. They can also be caught on artificial lures, feathers, or spoons. When a schooling dolphin is hooked & the rest of the school will often stay nearby. Chumming cut bait will bring them in and create a frenzy of activity. Dolphin is a favorite seafood item for many people.

Sources

Fish guide

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.