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Kim Dick

A man holding a mahi-mahi caught off of Hatteras Island.

May 3, 2021

What Depth and Water Temperature Do Mahi-Mahi Prefer?

Satellite-tagged mahi-mahi spend about 40% of their time near the surface and 95% of their day in water 77 to 84°F. A quick search online reveals that many anglers want…