Marlin fishing

Marlin fishing brings together all the ways to target this amazing predator. Marlin are mostly caught trolling artificials or dead bait behind the boat at a speed ranging from 6 tot 10 knots. This fish is a fighting machine so make sure you have adequate fishing tackle on board.

Marlin fishing

Equipment required for Marlin fishing

The common way to go marlin fishing is of course with a suitable fishing boat. You can either use natural bait, lures or live bait to target marlin species.

You will also require a strong fishing rod and reel combination as well as suitable strength line and leader.

Species to target when Marlin fishing

There are a few different fish species in the marlin family. Common species that sports anglers target are the prized blue marlin from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, white marlin, striped marlin, speerfish and black marlin. Other species often hooked while marlin fishing is dorado, albacore and bigeye tuna.

Best Places to try Marlin fishing

The best areas to target marlin are where there is a large change in underwater conditions that create an upswelling current in the water.

Areas such as the north of Australia, New Zealand, Canary Islands, Portugal, Madeira, Azores, Hawaii, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Caribean, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica or Guatemala produce good marlin fishing conditions.

Best Marlin fishing Fishing Charters

Mar del Sur

La Romana (Dominican Republic)

40,00 ft 40,00 ft 8
From 905€
Deposit non-refundable

My Way

Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)

45,00 ft 45,00 ft 8
From 4620€
Deposit non-refundable

Stress Reeliever

Quepos (Costa Rica)

29,53 ft 29,53 ft 6
From 793€
Deposit non-refundable

Sampei

Sal Rei, Boavista (Cape Verde)

17,00 ft 17,00 ft 2
From 300€
Deposit non-refundable

Betsy

Mazatlan (Mexico)

36,00 ft 36,00 ft 10
From 560€
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Riviera 39

Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal)

39,00 ft 39,00 ft 10
From 2000€
Deposit non-refundable

Taka Taka

Santa Maria, Sal (Cape Verde)

33,00 ft 33,00 ft 4
From 600€
Deposit non-refundable

Tejas

Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)

42,00 ft 42,00 ft 4
From 2613€
Deposit non-refundable

Andrea M

Isla Mujeres (Mexico)

34,00 ft 34,00 ft 4
From 326€
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice