How to catch dolphinfish in Florida

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.

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.

Time of day

Daytime when fish crash the spread

Videos

Sources

Fish guide

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