Dominica · Dominica Coast
MAHI MAHI FISHING
IN SCOTTS HEAD
Scotts Head is an outstanding destination for mahi mahi fishing, with peak season in January, February, March and good catches in June, July, August. Book a charter and target mahi mahi with local experts.
About Mahi Mahi Fishing in Scotts Head
Also called Dolphin or Dorado. Stunningly beautiful and acrobatic. Excellent eating.
Mahi Mahi — also called Dolphin or Dorado — are the most brilliantly colored fish in the ocean. Their iridescent body shimmers with electric blues, greens, and golds that literally change before your eyes. Males (called "bulls") develop a prominent flat forehead, while females ("cows") have a more rounded head profile. These fast-growing pelagic fish are found in blue water near floating debris, weed lines, and current edges. They are acrobatic fighters that tailwalk across the surface and make spectacular aerial leaps.
Scientific name: Coryphaena hippurus
Mahi Mahi Seasonal Calendar — Scotts Head
Month-by-month availability for mahi mahi in Scotts Head, DM.
How to Catch Mahi Mahi in Scotts Head
Techniques & Bait
Trolling ballyhoo rigged with colorful duster/lure combinations along weed lines, current edges, and near floating debris is the classic technique. Once a school is located, stop the boat and pitch live pilchards, cut ballyhoo, or small live baits to the school — mahi travel in groups and multiple hookups are common. Casting light jigs, spoons, or fly-rod streamers to fish visible near floating objects is incredibly exciting. Keep one fish in the water next to the boat to hold the school in place while catching others.
Recommended Tackle
Medium spinning or conventional rod (6'6"-7 ft), 4000-5000 reel, 20-30 lb braid, 30-40 lb fluorocarbon leader. For trolling: 20-30 lb class conventional rigs. Mahi have sandpaper-like mouths — fluorocarbon leader works fine (no wire needed).
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Scotts Head
Top spots where local captains target mahi mahi and other deep sea fishing species.
Martinique Channel
The deep channel between Dominica and Martinique holds blue marlin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and sperm whales in some of the deepest water in the Eastern Caribbean. Scotts Head provides the closest launch point to this productive offshore fishing ground.
South Point Drop-Off
The shelf edge directly off Scotts Head drops from the volcanic pinnacle into deep Caribbean water within yards of shore, creating one of the most dramatic depth transitions in the Caribbean. Blue marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna patrol this drop within sight of land.
Volcanic Seamounts
Underwater volcanic seamounts south of Dominica rise from the deep Martinique Channel, creating upwelling that aggregates baitfish, wahoo, and large yellowfin tuna. The seamounts' volcanic activity contributes nutrient-rich minerals that fuel a productive food chain.
South Caribbean FADs
Fish Aggregating Devices deployed south of Dominica in the deep Martinique Channel attract mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna. Scotts Head's position at Dominica's southern tip provides the shortest run to the southern FAD sites.
Other Species in Scotts Head
More fish you can target while visiting Scotts Head.
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Scotts Head — FAQ
The peak months for Mahi Mahi fishing in Scotts Head are January, February, March, April, May, December. During these months, Mahi Mahi are most active and abundant in the Scotts Head area.
Mahi Mahi fishing charters in Scotts Head are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Trolling ballyhoo rigged with colorful duster/lure combinations along weed lines, current edges, and near floating debris is the classic technique. Once a school is located, stop the boat and pitch live pilchards, cut ballyhoo, or small live baits to the school — mahi travel in groups and multiple hookups are common. Casting light jigs, spoons, or fly-rod streamers to fish visible near floating objects is incredibly exciting. Keep one fish in the water next to the boat to hold the school in place while catching others.
No — when you book a charter in Scotts Head, your captain provides all required Dominica fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Mahi Mahi regulations in Dominica include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Mahi Mahi in Scotts Head, you may also catch Caribbean Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna, Amberjack, Wahoo. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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