Saint-Martin · Saint-Martin Coast
MAHI MAHI FISHING
IN MARIGOT
Marigot 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 Marigot
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 — Marigot
Month-by-month availability for mahi mahi in Marigot, MF.
How to Catch Mahi Mahi in Marigot
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 Marigot
Top spots where local captains target mahi mahi and other deep sea fishing species.
North Drop-Off
The shelf edge north of Saint-Martin drops into deep Atlantic water where blue marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna patrol the depth transition. The North Drop-Off is the primary offshore trolling ground for Marigot-based charters, with productive water within 10-15 miles of the harbor.
Anguilla Passage
The deep passage between Saint-Martin and Anguilla channels Atlantic currents through a concentrated area, creating productive fishing for wahoo, mahi-mahi, and yellowfin tuna along current edges. The passage is accessible from Marigot in a short run north.
Tintamarre Deep
The deep water northeast of Tintamarre Island marks where the island shelf drops into the Atlantic, attracting blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish along the depth change. The area produces best during the summer billfish season from April through October.
Atlantic Seamounts
Underwater seamounts northeast of Saint-Martin rise from the deep Atlantic floor, creating current disruptions that aggregate baitfish, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. These remote features require a longer run from Marigot but offer less-pressured offshore fishing with larger average fish.
Other Species in Marigot
More fish you can target while visiting Marigot.
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Marigot — FAQ
The peak months for Mahi Mahi fishing in Marigot are January, February, March, April, May, December. During these months, Mahi Mahi are most active and abundant in the Marigot area.
Mahi Mahi fishing charters in Marigot 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 Marigot, your captain provides all required Saint-Martin fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Mahi Mahi regulations in Saint-Martin 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 Marigot, you may also catch Yellowfin Tuna, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Blue Marlin, Wahoo. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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