White Marlin fishing

The White Marlin (Kajikia albida) is a very nice predator which can be caught off shore in warmer waters (tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean). White Marlin can be found in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Canary Islands, Madeira and Mediterranean Sea.

This powerful fighter usually feeds during day time on fish, octopuses and squids. They can be caught trolling with artificial lures or with dead bait (bonito, mackerel...).

White marlin are smaller than other billfishes. They can grow up to 2,5m (9ft) and weigh up to 80 kg (180lb). White marlin have a rounded dorsal fin that’s usually higher than its body depth; blue marlin have a pointed front dorsal fin that’s never as high as the fish’s maximum body depth.

White Marlin fishing

Top White Marlin Fishing destinations

White marlin are found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Great white marlin fishing destinations are Portugal and the area of the Gibraltar Straits in southern Spain, Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores. They also distributed in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

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Best White Marlin Fishing Charters

Chipiona Charter

Rota

39,37 ft 39,37 ft 10
From $713
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Gavito

Calheta, Madeira

24,93 ft 24,93 ft 4
From $571
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

Sea Spirit

Calheta, Madeira

39,37 ft 39,37 ft 5
From $913
Deposit non-refundable

Pescado Aventuras - Bertram 38

Caleta Xelha, Puerto Aventuras, Puerto Aventuras

38,00 ft 38,00 ft 10
From $675
Deposit non-refundable

Raggie Fishing

Adeje, Tenerife

36,75 ft 36,75 ft 8
From $97
Deposit non-refundable

Mojito at Marina El Cid

Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya

42,00 ft 42,00 ft 10
From $1050
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Narwhal 620WB

Algeciras, Strait of Gibraltar

20,34 ft 20,34 ft 4
From $662
Deposit non-refundable

Wasabi 32 Blackfin

Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras

32,00 ft 32,00 ft 6
From $525
Deposit non-refundable

Ballyhoo Contender

Punta Cana

32,00 ft 32,00 ft 8
From $850
Deposit non-refundable