How to Catch Mahi Mahi (Dorado) – Beginner’s Fishing Guide (Lures, Rig & Trolling)

If you've ever seen a neon green, electric blue fish explode behind your boat and thought, I need to catch that, today is your day. This fishing video offers a beginner-friendly, step-by-step system for catching mahi mahi, also known as dorado or dolphin fish. Learn simple trolling tactics, easy rigs, and effective fishing lures that mimic live bait, along with crucial fishing tips for successful saltwater fishing. In this video I’m breaking down how to catch Mahi Mahi (Dorado) with a simple, beginner-friendly approach that actually works. We’ll cover the essentials: where to find mahi offshore, the best lures and basic rigs, and the trolling speeds that keep your baits swimming right. If you’re new to offshore fishing (or you’ve been out there a few times and still feel like you’re guessing), this guide will help you fish smarter and hook up faster. We talk about what mahi relate to out in the open ocean—weed lines (sargassum), floating debris, birds, current edges and color changes—and how to set up a clean trolling spread without turning your cockpit into a spaghetti mess. Plus, I’ll walk you through what to do when a rod goes off, how to handle multiple hookups, and the common mistakes that cost beginners fish at the boat. If you enjoyed this one, drop a comment and tell me where you’re fishing from—Florida, the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Australia… I’d love to hear it. And if you want a follow-up, I can make one on weed line tactics, mahi lure colors for different water clarity, and easy upgrades to your trolling spread. Tight lines and see you in the next video! Chapters (quick guide): 00:00 Hook & game plan 00:45 Where to find Mahi Mahi (Dorado) 03:10 Beginner gear + simple rigs 05:10 Best lures for mahi 06:40 Trolling speed that works 08:00 Simple trolling spread 09:20 What to do on the bite 10:40 Landing tips + common mistakes #MahiMahi #Dorado #OffshoreFishing #Trolling #SaltwaterFishing #Sportfishing #FishingTips