Mahi-mahi fishing out of Mexico Beach, Florida, is offshore fishing, and trolling is the method listed locally. For the port itself, see our Mexico Beach port guide. This page covers where mahi are listed, what structure sits close to shore, how the fish are caught and who runs for them.
When and Where Mahi Run Off Mexico Beach
Timing and the offshore run are the first two questions for any owner-operator. The local listings support the following.
Timing
Timing and behavior are covered in our mahi-mahi fishing guide, which is worth reading before you pick a day to burn fuel.
The Offshore Run
Charisma’s species list and the Miss Mary listing both name mahi as an offshore fish from this port, so plan the trip as an offshore run. For the regional picture, see mahi-mahi in the Gulf (see also the Gulf of Mexico fishing guide).
Grounds and Structure
Before leaving the dock, it helps to know which structure is nearshore and which water is listed for mahi.
- Nearshore: the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association reef field
- Inshore trips: artificial reefs and sunken boats
- Offshore trips: where mahi are listed
Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association Reef Field
The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association has built a nearshore reef field off Mexico Beach since 1997. It is nearshore structure, and mahi are listed as an offshore fish from this port.
Artificial Reefs and Sunken Boats
Charisma fishes artificial reefs and sunken boats on its inshore trips. These are inshore grounds, and mahi are listed on the offshore trips.
How Mahi Are Fished Here
Locally, mahi are listed under two routes: trolling and offshore trips.
Trolling
Trolling is the method listed locally, and mahi are fished on trolling trips. For the wider set of coastal and offshore species, see our offshore gamefish guides.
Offshore Trips
Offshore trips are the other listed route to mahi from this port. Inshore reef and wreck trips are not listed for mahi.
| Route | Listed locally |
|---|---|
| Trolling | Yes |
| Offshore trips | Yes |
| Inshore reef and wreck trips | Not listed for mahi |
Who Fishes for Mahi Out of Mexico Beach
Two local charters list mahi-mahi.
Charisma Charters
Charisma Charters out of Mexico Beach runs the Charisma, a 43 ft custom twin diesel sport fisherman.
Charter Boat Miss Mary
Captain Colten Williams runs Charter Boat Miss Mary. The website is charterboat-missmary.com.
FAQ About Mahi-Mahi Fishing Out of Mexico Beach
How far do boats run for mahi from Mexico Beach?
Charisma and Miss Mary both list mahi as an offshore fish. For the wider picture of where mahi hold in the Gulf, use the Gulf of Mexico mahi-mahi guide.
Do the nearshore reefs off Mexico Beach hold mahi?
The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association reef field is documented as nearshore structure. Mahi are listed as an offshore fish from this port.
How are mahi fished out of Mexico Beach?
Trolling and offshore trips.
Which Mexico Beach charters list mahi?
Charisma Charters, with the 43 ft Charisma, and Charter Boat Miss Mary, with Captain Colten Williams.
Where are the rules for dolphinfish?
Dolphinfish is the alternate name for mahi-mahi. The FWC page and the Florida regulations page linked above carry the rules. Check them before you fish.
