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Dolphin

Waters where found: Saltwater tropical and warm temperate seas in offshore deep waters; Worldwide

Description: Long bullet-shaped body with blunt head; dorsal fin runs length of body; forked tail; iridescent blue or blue-green back; gold or silvery gold on lower flanks; silvery white or yellow belly

Record Weight: 88 lbs.

Average Weight: 5–15 lbs.

Best bait: Live bait or large surface and deep-running plugs

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