Wahoo Fishing Charters

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Wahoo is the speed demon of the ocean and one of the most thrilling catches on party boat trips in southern waters. These torpedo-shaped predators are among the fastest fish in the sea, capable of bursting past 60 mph.

Party boats: 13
States: 5

Boats That Fish for Wahoo

Emerald Spirit

Port: Orange Beach, AL
Anglers: Up to 75
Targets: Wahoo, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper
Per person: From$85

M/V Blue Fin

Port: Freeport, TX
Anglers: Up to 17
Targets: Wahoo, Greater Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna
Per person: From$300

Bar Jack Fishing

Port: Lantana, FL
Anglers: Up to 50
Targets: Wahoo, King Mackerel, Cobia
Per person: From$65

Blue Heron Fishing

Port: Riviera Beach, FL
Anglers: Up to 135
Targets: Wahoo, King Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi
Per person: From$80

Carolina Princess

Port: Morehead City, NC
Anglers: Up to 49
Targets: Wahoo, Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper
Per person: From$85

Dolphin Docks

Port: Port Aransas, TX
Anglers: Up to 40
Targets: Wahoo, Red Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna
Per person: From$68

Independence Sportfishing

Port: San Diego, CA
Anglers: Up to 32
Targets: Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Per person: From$1595

Living On Island Time

Port: Hypoluxo, FL
Anglers: Up to 41
Targets: Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper
Per person: From$65

About Wahoo

Party boats encounter Wahoo while trolling at higher speeds along current edges, temperature breaks, and near floating debris and weed lines. High-speed lures, skirted ballyhoo, and diving plugs pulled at 8 to 15 knots trigger their predatory instinct. The strike is explosive, often snapping the line from the outrigger clip with a crack.

The fight starts with an absolutely blistering run that strips line at an alarming rate. Wahoo run fast, straight, and hard, and their razor-sharp teeth demand wire leader. Fish commonly run 20 to 50 pounds, with trophy fish exceeding 80 pounds. The speed of the initial run is unlike anything else in the ocean.