Grenada · Grenada Coast
MAHI MAHI FISHING
IN CARRIACOU
Carriacou 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 Carriacou
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 — Carriacou
Month-by-month availability for mahi mahi in Carriacou, GD.
How to Catch Mahi Mahi in Carriacou
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 Carriacou
Top spots where local captains target mahi mahi and other deep sea fishing species.
Grenadines Channel Deep
The deep channel between Carriacou and the northern Grenadines holds wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi in strong Caribbean currents. The channel's deep water and current edges concentrate pelagic species within moderate range of Carriacou's harbors.
Kick 'em Jenny North
The northern approach to Kick 'em Jenny submarine volcano is accessible from Carriacou, where the seamount's nutrient-rich upwelling attracts wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and blue marlin. The volcanic activity creates unique fishing conditions found nowhere else in the Caribbean.
Carriacou Bank Edge
The outer edge of the Carriacou bank drops into deep Caribbean water where blue marlin, sailfish, and wahoo patrol the depth transition. The bank edge is Carriacou's primary offshore trolling ground and produces bluewater action year-round.
Petite Martinique FADs
Fish Aggregating Devices deployed east of Petite Martinique in deep Atlantic water attract mahi-mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna. The FADs provide reliable offshore action for charter and local fishing boats operating from Carriacou's harbors.
Other Species in Carriacou
More fish you can target while visiting Carriacou.
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Carriacou — FAQ
The peak months for Mahi Mahi fishing in Carriacou are January, February, March, April, May, December. During these months, Mahi Mahi are most active and abundant in the Carriacou area.
Mahi Mahi fishing charters in Carriacou 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 Carriacou, your captain provides all required Grenada fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Mahi Mahi regulations in Grenada 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 Carriacou, you may also catch King Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna, Mangrove Snapper, Blue Marlin, Wahoo. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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