Fishing for Indo-Pacific blue marlin

Makaira mazara

The Indo-Pacific blue marlin is a large, predatory fish found in tropical and subtropical oceans. It features a streamlined body, a pointed bill, and cobalt-blue coloring. Reaching up to 165 inches and weighing over 1,800 pounds, it preys on fish and squid. Known for its powerful leaps, this species inhabits open waters, often near the surface. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 656 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Indo-Pacific blue marlin

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

90 in · 175 lb

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

150 in · 372 lb

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

113 in · 374 lb

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

Port Stephens coastal waters

113 in · 374 lb

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

Huntington Harbour

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

93 in · 137 lb

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

Cabo San Lucas- the Sea of Cortez

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

‘Ayn ‘Āmūr

67 in · 67 lb

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Indo-Pacific blue marlin

105 in · 200 lb

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