Anglers in South Florida are blessed to count wahoo among their potential targets year-round. But veteran off - shore captains who pursue the striped torpedoes specifically know there are peak periods when the action goes from decent to superb. One such pro, Capt. Chris Lemieux, says fishing before and after the full moons in July and August produces the most memorable catches.
“Generally, it’s the best time for bigger fish,” says Lemieux, who runs charters out of Boynton Beach, Florida. “We catch a lot of wahoo during the winter and spring, but mostly smaller ones in the 12- to 25-pound range. During the summer, our average fish are definitely a lot bigger. That’s when we catch those 30-, 40-, 50-, 60-pounders, even the occasional 80- to 100-pounder. It’s definitely a…
