Marlin
LegendarySaltwater
One of the largest and most powerful open-ocean gamefish, capable of blistering runs and towering jumps that test the heaviest tackle. Trolled at speed over deep offshore water, it's a trophy that demands specialized gear and a long fight.
Profile
- Fight: 10/10
- Trophy: 10/10
- Wariness: 6/10
- Abundance: 1/10
- Aggression: 7/10
- Table: 3/10
- Typical weight
- 132.3–440.9 lbs (60.0–200.0 kg)
- Record
- 1,543.2 lbs (700.0 kg)
Season
- Jan: 15%
- Feb: 15%
- Mar: 20%
- Apr: 30%
- May: 45%
- Jun: 60%
- Jul: 75%
- Aug: 80%
- Sep: 65%
- Oct: 40%
- Nov: 20%
- Dec: 15%
Seasonality shown is typical for temperate North America — your local waters may vary.
Time of day
- 12 AM: 8%
- 1 AM: 6%
- 2 AM: 5%
- 3 AM: 5%
- 4 AM: 6%
- 5 AM: 15%
- 6 AM: 35%
- 7 AM: 55%
- 8 AM: 70%
- 9 AM: 80%
- 10 AM: 85%
- 11 AM: 85%
- 12 PM: 80%
- 1 PM: 78%
- 2 PM: 80%
- 3 PM: 82%
- 4 PM: 78%
- 5 PM: 65%
- 6 PM: 45%
- 7 PM: 25%
- 8 PM: 15%
- 9 PM: 12%
- 10 PM: 10%
- 11 PM: 9%
Conditions
Temp75–84°F (24–29°C)
Depth16–131 ft (5–40 m)
PressureAny
LightBright
Lures
Tips
- Troll lures or live bait over deep offshore water where marlin roam.
- Use the heaviest tackle available — marlin fights routinely last well over an hour.
- Bow the rod tip toward every jump to keep tension from tearing the hook free.
Live bite index for your spot
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