Mahi-Mahi
OpenCoryphaena hippurus
The Basics
Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) is regulated by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries for recreational anglers. Here's what you need to know in plain English: There is no minimum size limit for this species. The daily bag limit is 10 per person per day. The season is open year-round.
Size Limit
No minimum
No size restriction
Total length is measured from the tip of the snout to the tip of the compressed tail.
Bag Limit
10 per person per day
Daily recreational harvest limit
Bag limits are per person unless noted as "per boat." Limits are aggregate — counted across all waters fished that day.
Season
Year-round
Open season for recreational harvest
Open year-round unless an emergency closure is issued.
Current Status
Open
Open for harvest. Check for in-season emergency closures.
Special Notes
- •No size limit for recreational harvest.
- •10 per person per day aggregate.
- •Mahi (dolphinfish) are a summer offshore favorite — look for weed lines and debris.
- •No federal recreational bag limit, but NC enforces the 10-fish state limit.