| Dolphinfish - Dorado - (Coryphaena Hippurus) | ||
| Maximum weight: | 100 lbs |
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| I.G.F.A. record: | 88 lbs | |
| Temperature range: | 18°C to 27°C
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| Identifying features: | One of the most stunningly beautiful fish in the ocean. The long dorsal fin is generally black/bright blue with lavender/cobalt blue/green spots. Upper body is the brightest green with streaks of cobalt blue and lavender. Sides can be green or bright yellow. Lower body can be silver white or yellow. The color variations are endless. Every Dorado you catch you will find some color variation in some way. These colors fade in death. The male of the species has a large blunt head, while the females head is rounder. . | |
| Typical location: | Highly migratory species. An offshore species that rarely comes close to shore. Found in open waters but also near the coast Dorado form schools. They feed on almost all forms of fish and zooplankton. Dorado also takes crustaceans and squid. Is typically found on the continental shelf and well beyond. This species has a great affection for current lines that contain seaweed, flotsam and logs. Any garbage found floating may hold a school of varying size fish under it and is always worth a few passes using light tackle. | |