Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
WA Regulations
Large Pelagic Finfish
Quick Reference
Min Size
90cm
Daily Bag
3
Mixed limit
Status
Open
⚠️ Mixed Species Limit Applies
Wahoo is part of the Large Pelagic Finfish category with a combined daily bag limit of 3 fish. This includes all mackerels (Spanish, Grey, School, Spotted), Mahi Mahi, tunas, billfish, amberjack, samsonfish, kingfish, cobia, and wahoo.
West Coast
Open
Min Size
90 cm
Daily Bag
3 (mixed)
Gascoyne
Open
Min Size
90 cm
Daily Bag
3 (mixed)
Pilbara
Open
Min Size
90 cm
Daily Bag
3 (mixed)
Kimberley
Open
Min Size
90 cm
Daily Bag
3 (mixed)
South Coast
Open
Min Size
90 cm
Daily Bag
3 (mixed)
Uncommon in southern waters
ℹ️
Always verify before fishing. Regulations can change. Check rules.fish.wa.gov.au for current rules.
About Wahoo
Size Guide
| Typical Size | 100 cm |
| Max Size | 210 cm |
| Typical Weight | 15-25 kg |
| Max Weight | 80 kg |
Habitat
Where: Blue water, current lines, FADs, reef drop-offs
Depth: Surface to 50m
ID Features: Extremely elongated body, blue-grey with dark vertical bars, pointed snout, large sharp teeth
Season
J
F
M
A
M
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S
O
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Peak
Available
Poor
Peak: Sep-Apr | Water Temp: 23 – 29°C
How to Catch Wahoo
1
High-speed trolling
Setup
- Line: PE5-8 / 30-50kg
- Leader: 100-150lb wire trace essential
Top Lures
- Skirted trolling lures (bright colours)
- High-speed bibless minnows
- Konaheads
Key Tip
- Troll fast: 12-18 knots
- Wahoo love speed
2
Live baiting
Setup
- Line: PE4-6 / 24-40kg
- Leader: 80-100lb wire trace
Top Lures
- Stickbaits on wire
- Metal slugs
Best Baits
- Live yakkas
- Live slimy mackerel
- Live scad
Eating Quality
Flesh: White to pale pink, firm
Best cooked: Sashimi, grilled, pan fried, BBQ steaks
The Fight
One of the fastest fish in the ocean. Blistering initial runs, incredible speed