Wahoo is commonly eaten in Hawaii and islands of the South Pacific, where it is referred to as “ono,” meaning “good to eat”. The flesh is mild tasting with a large circular flake and low fat content. Wahoo is great grilled or broiled, especially when marinated to lock in succulence and moisture.

Ono is a Hawaiian word meaning “good to eat.” It is commonly known as wahoo and is a close relative of the king mackerel. Built like a torpedo, they are fast swimmers. Ono rarely school, but groups are often found around fish aggregation buoys.

interjection. wa·​hoo ˈwä-ˈhü chiefly Western US. used to express exuberance or enthusiasm or to attract attention.

Is wahoo fish a tuna? The wahoo is not a tuna but is related to it. Both are members of the Scombridae family. In fact, the wahoo is more closely related to the mackerel.