Nothing in these waters hits like a wahoo. The first run of a hooked wahoo can strip line at 100 km/h — a sound the reel makes only for this fish. Off South Tenerife, wahoo patrol the underwater ridges and ledges from late spring through autumn, and they are one of our favourite targets: spectacular strikes, blistering runs, and superb eating at the end of it.
How We Hunt Wahoo
- High-speed trolling: 10–14 knots — nearly double the marlin pace — with heavy-headed, dark-coloured lures that hold in the prop wash.
- Wire leaders, always: a wahoo's teeth shear monofilament instantly. Every wahoo rig runs single-strand wire.
- Structure fishing: we work the ledges and seamounts where the bottom jumps from 800 to 200 metres, the ambush terrain wahoo love.
The high-speed spread also raises skipjack, dorado, and the occasional surprise marlin — wahoo trips rarely come home with an empty box. See the technique breakdown in our trolling and jigging guide.
Season
May to November, peaking in the warm months of late summer and autumn. Wahoo run 8–25 kg here, with fish over 30 kg landed every season.
Keep Your Catch
Wahoo is among the best-eating fish in the Atlantic — firm, white, and clean-tasting. Your legal catch is yours to keep, and the crew will fillet it dockside.
Boats & Pricing
Wahoo trips run best as private charters from €490 on Mikestrike or the No Limits boats, where the captain can commit to the high-speed program. On shared trips wahoo come as a welcome bonus while trolling between marks.
FAQ
When is wahoo season in Tenerife?
Late spring through autumn — roughly May to November — with the strongest bite in late summer when water temperature peaks.
Why do you troll so fast for wahoo?
Wahoo are ambush predators built for speed. A lure at 12+ knots triggers the chase instinct that slower marlin-style trolling doesn't, and it filters out smaller fish.
Is wahoo good to eat?
Excellent — many guests rate it above tuna. The meat is firm and white, perfect grilled the same evening at a harbourside restaurant.