Species guide
How to catch Indo-Pacific blue marlin
Makaira mazara
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The Indo-Pacific blue marlin is a large, powerful game fish known for its elongated body and remarkable speed. It inhabits tropical and subtropical waters across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. This species undertakes seasonal movements and is primarily found near the surface, especially at night.
Where they live
Blue marlin are surface dwellers in tropical to subtropical saltwaters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, often found from surface to 200 meters depth. They favor warm, mixed surface layers and migrate seasonally, especially males.
Typical size
Up to about 500 cm
What they eat
- Squid species
- Small fish species
Best baits
- Live baitfish
- Squid
Best lures
- Large trolling lures
- Jet heads
- Soft plastic skirts
How to fish for them
- Trolling
- Live bait fishing
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