Striped marlin fishing
The striped marlin(Kajikia audax) is the smaller brother of the blue marlin and is characterized by light blue vertical stripes. It can weigh up to 180kg and measure more than 4 meters.
Highly sought after for sport fishing, it inhabits the temperate and tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is mainly fished by trolling with artificial lures in the high seas.
Top Striped marlin Fishing destinations
Striped marlin inhabit the warm and temperate waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The best fishing destinations for striped marlin are Baja California in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Tahiti, the Maldives, Seychelles (Farquhar Atoll), Madagascar, New Zealand and Australia among others.
How to fish Striped marlin
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Can you eat Striped marlin?
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Regulations for fishing Striped marlin
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Species similar to Striped marlin
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Black marlin (Istiompax indica) are slightly larger than blue marlin. They can reach a length of 4.5m and weigh more than 750kg. They belong to the family of billfishes: marlin, swordfish and imperial marlin.
MORE INFO >Black marlin
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The Blue Marlin(Makaira nigricans) is probably the most iconic species for sport Anglers. This fantastic fighter feeds mainly on fish, octopus and squid. It is usually caught trolling offshore, using artificial lures or natural bait (bonito, mackerel...).
MORE INFO >Blue Marlin
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The sailfish (Istiophorus) is one of the most desired species in the sport fishing world. Often described as the fastest fish in the sea, the sailfish can weigh up to 90 kg and measure 3 meters in length.
MORE INFO >Sailfish
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The swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is probably the most desired species in the world. It lives in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, and also in the Mediterranean Sea. Swordfish can be more than 3 meters long and weigh more than 600 kg.
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The white marlin(Kajikia albida) is a beautiful fish that can be caught offshore in temperate and tropical waters. This fantastic electric blue fighter feeds mainly on fish, octopus and squid. It is usually caught trolling offshore, using artificial lures or natural bait (bonito, mackerel...).
MORE INFO >White Marlin
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The best fishing charters for Striped marlin
Viking
Puerto Vallarta, Jal, Puerto Vallarta
26,25 ft
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Tuna Fish - 32ft
Playas Del Coco, Costa Rica
32,00 ft
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