Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
🏆 Connecticut State Record
Harvest91 lb · 73.5"Justin Piper · 2025 · Atlantis Canyon
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Also called: Ono
Identification
Long, silvery-blue fish with tiger-like vertical bars and a pointed, toothy snout.
Habitat
Warm, blue offshore water near the canyons.
Behavior
One of the fastest fish in the ocean; hunts alone or in small groups.
How to Catch
High-speed trolling with wire leaders offshore.
Notes
Rare visitor to Connecticut — listed in CT DEEP’s exotic marine species record category.