Ballyhoo

Species Information

Scientific Name:	Hemiramphus brasiliensis
Common Names:	ballyhoo
Environment:	Inshore, Nearshore
Ideal Temp:

About Ballyhoo

Ballyhoo Fishing

World Record:
# Fish Caught:	58309 documented in database.
Earliest Record:	1/1/1821 12:00:00 AM and located at 14.58300, -61.00000.
Latest Record:	3/27/2025 8:48:18 AM and located at 26.86383, -80.05500.
Common Techniques:
Popular Lure Types:
Fishing Spots:	2 Ballyhoo fishing spots.

Latest Ballyhoo Fishing Reports and Spots

Weekend Fishing Outlook (8/22-8/24/25) - 8/21/2025 1:08:26 PM

OFFSHORE- Reports have been a bit slim this week. Those making it offshore have found a decent number of dolphin around. 600-800' of water seems (View)

Puerto Vallarta fishing report August 2025 - 8/3/2025 7:38:17 PM

As summer reaches its peak and school is close to starting, Puerto Vallarta transforms into one of Mexico’s premier sportfishing destina (View)

Weekend Fishing Outlook (7/25-7/27/25) - 7/24/2025 1:16:49 PM

OFFSHORE- Dolphin fishing remained pretty good this week with some solid reports coming in from 600-1000' of water. The usual trolling spread of (View)

June Fishing Report – Big Blackfin Tuna Wahoo Mahi & More! - 7/8/2025 7:32:36 PM

What a fantastic month of fishing we had in June! The Blackfin Tuna bite has been hot with plenty of large fish hitting the deck. Wahoo are sta (View)

Puerto Vallarta fishing report July 2025 - 7/18/2025 10:40:53 AM

July in Puerto Vallarta marks the explosive heart of offshore fishing season! The warm Pacific waters are teeming with giants, making this pri (View)

July 4th Weekend Fishing Outlook (7/4-7/6/25) - 7/3/2025 4:06:44 PM

OFFSHORE: Dolphin fishing picked back up this week with some good reports coming in from 700-1000' of water. Trolling bonita strips squid and sm (View)

Weekend Fishing Outlook (6/20-6/22/25) - 6/19/2025 5:49:08 AM

OFFSHORE- Still getting some fairly decent dolphin reports this week. 500-800' of water seemed to be the most consistent range for the dolphin; (View)

Father's Day Weekend Fishing Outlook (6/13-6/15/25) - 6/12/2025 12:12:51 PM

OFFSHORE- Still a decent pick on the dolphin this week; and SE winds throughout the weekend should keep them biting pretty good. Best depth on t (View)

Memorial Day Weekend Fishing OUtlook (5/23-5/26/25) - 5/22/2025 1:24:18 PM

OFFSHORE- Good fishing continued offshore this week. Dolphin fishing has been very good with a lot of fish around. Best depth seems to be 800-10 (View)

Weekend Fishing Outlook (5/16-5/18/25) - 5/15/2025 8:24:54 AM

OFFSHORE- Beautiful weather forecast into the weekend will no doubt have the ocean very busy! Dolphin fishing has been good with mahi reports co (View)