โ† Fish Guide
Wahoo
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Wahoo

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Wahoo / Kingfish

Intermediateโœ“ CommonScombridae

Wahoo are the greyhounds of the Red Sea โ€” lightning fast, razor-toothed, and famous for stripping reels in seconds. They are solitary or small-group predators found near offshore structure. Wire traces are essential โ€” their teeth will cut through anything else.

Size

60โ€“200 cm

Depth

0โ€“100 m

Record weight

up to 83 kg

Habitat

Open water near reefs, drop-offs, offshore banks

Best seasons

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F
M
A
M
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D

Fishing techniques

TrollingJigging

Baits & lures

High-speed trolling luresDiving plugsWahoo-specific luresJigs

Did you know?

Wahoo can reach 96 km/h in short bursts โ€” one of the fastest fish in the ocean.