Striped Marlin fishing
About Striped Marlin
A spectacular billfish prized for its speed and acrobatic jumps, often found chasing baitballs near the surface in warm offshore water. Trolled lures, skipping baits and pitched live baits all produce, especially around current edges and temperature breaks. It tail-walks and greyhounds when hooked, so a smooth drag and patient angling win the day.
Typical size: Typically 40 to 90 kg; trophy fish over 150 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 200 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Striped Marlin?
Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.
Where can you catch Striped Marlin?
Striped Marlin is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.