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Dorado
Coryphaena hippurus
Also known as: Mahi-Mahi; Dolphinfish; Dorado
Size & Weight
Average Length
49.2"
Max Length
82.0"
Average Weight
20.0 lbs
Max Weight
87.0 lbs
Lifespan
5 years
Habitat
Depth Range
0 - 280 ft
Water Temp
70-82°F
Open ocean; warm water; around floating debris; kelp paddies
Behavior
Spawning Season
Spawn multiple times/year in tropics
Migration: Highly migratory; follow warm currents; debris-associated
Diet: Fish; squid; crustaceans; flying fish
Fishing Tips
PNW Season
Very rare PNW; extreme warm water events
Techniques: Trolling; casting to debris; live bait
Best Bait: Trolling lures; ballyhoo; live bait
Eating Quality
Edibility
Excellent
Mild; firm; excellent; highly prized
State Records
Washington
21.0
lbs
California
66.0
lbs
Fun Facts
Fastest-growing fish; brilliant colors fade at death; primarily tropical; extremely rare in PNW
How to Identify
Gold and green coloration; very fast growth; warm water visitor (rare in PNW); excellent fighter
Commonly Confused With
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Sources: NOAA
Change History (Last updated Feb 04, 2026 at 06:07 AM)
| Date | Change | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 04, 2026 06:07 AM | Added image | — | species-89-011c9a6135087956.jpg |
| Feb 04, 2026 06:06 AM | Added image | — | species-89-fc34fa6433a9697b.jpg |
| Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM | Updated Avg Length | — | 49.2 |