Species
Pompano Dolphinfish
Coryphaena equiselis
Also known as pompano dolphin
Tier 5Eating9/10medium tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints~50–80 cm typical
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Overview: about pompano dolphinfish
Smaller cousin of the mahi-mahi, occasionally taken on game-fishing trips off northern Australia. Less common than common mahi-mahi but identical fishing methods.
Biology: Pompano Dolphinfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Typical size
- 50–80 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 1–6 kg
- Depth range
- 0–100 m
- Diet
- small fish, squid
- Global range
- Circumtropical
How to target: Pompano Dolphinfish angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- trolled skirts offshore
Best season: when to catch pompano dolphinfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for pompano dolphinfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: pompano dolphinfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for pompano dolphinfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.