Marlin Fishing
Fishing for marlin is a fishery that brings together all the ways to fish for this incredible predator. Fishing is mostly trolling using artificial lures or natural bait at a speed of 6 to 10 knots. The marlin is a fierce fighter, so adequate equipment is required to tackle this magnificent fighter.
Equipment needed for Marlin Fishing
The usual way of fishing for marlin is, of course, with a suitable Fishing Boat. You can use natural baits, lures or live baits to target marlin species.
You will also need a strong rod and reel combination, as well as a suitable power line and leader.
Species caught with Marlin Fishing
There are a few different fish species in the marlin family. Common species targeted by sport anglers are the prized blue marlin of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, white marlin, striped marlin, black marlin and black marlin. Other Species often hooked while fishing for marlin include dorado, albacore and bigeye tuna.
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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 imperial marlin (Tetrapturus) is a generic name for several subspecies. This billfish inhabits the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Mediterranean Oceans. They can reach almost 2 meters in length.
MORE INFO >Imperial 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 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.
MORE INFO >Striped marlin
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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
Best places for Marlin Fishing
The best areas to target marlin are those where there is a large change in underwater conditions that create an updraft in the water.
Areas such as northern Australia, New Zealand, Canary Islands, Portugal, Madeira, Azores, Hawaii, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica or Guatemala produce good conditions for marlin fishing.
The best fishing charters for Marlin Fishing
Isabella II
Bahia De Banderas, Puerto Vallarta
32,51 ft
12
Catch & Cook Adventure
Uturoa, Raiatea,
20,00 ft
4
ISLA TATTOO
Isla Cristina, Huelva
34,12 ft
6
Pez Espada
Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen
24,97 ft
6
