Blue Marlin fishing
The Blue Marlin(Makaira nigricans) is probably the most iconic species for sport Anglers. This fantastic fighter feeds mainly on fish, octopus and squid and can weigh up to 750kg and measure up to 4.5m.
They are usually caught trolling offshore, using artificial lures or natural bait (bonito, mackerel...).
Top Blue Marlin Fishing destinations
Blue marlin inhabit the waters of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. In fact, biologists differentiate between two species: the Atlantic blue marlin and its cousin the Indo-Pacific blue marlin. They prefer temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.
The best fishing destinations for blue marlin are Ghana, Cape Verde, Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Algarve in Portugal, République Dominicaine in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Mauritius and Australia.
How to fish Blue Marlin
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Regulations for fishing Blue Marlin
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The best fishing charters for Blue Marlin
Bluefin Tuna
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
25,10 ft
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No Limits One
Costa Adeje, Tenerife
28,00 ft
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