Pompano Dolphinfish
Coryphaena equiselis
The pompano dolphinfish is the smaller cousin of the common dolphinfish (mahi-mahi), distinguished by its deeper body profile and smaller maximum size. It shares similar coloration with brilliant blues, greens, and yellows.
Pompano Dolphinfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Coryphaena equiselis
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-5 lbs
- State record
- 8 lbs 1 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in warm offshore waters, often around floating debris, sargassum mats, and current lines. Anglers typically catch them while trolling or casting to structure in blue water, often mixed in with schools of common dolphinfish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pompano dolphinfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksPompano Dolphinfish questions people ask
Pompano Dolphinfish is Coryphaena equiselis.
A typical pompano dolphinfish runs 12-24 inches, 2-5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every pompano dolphinfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in warm offshore waters, often around floating debris, sargassum mats, and current lines. Anglers typically catch them while trolling or casting to structure in blue water, often mixed in with schools of common dolphinfish. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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