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Black Marlin

Black Marlin

Istiompax indica

  • 1lakes
  • 71logged catches
  • 610.96 kg heaviest logged

The Black Marlin (Istiompax indica) is a massive pelagic predator, found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Weighing up to 1653 lb (750 kg), it’s one of the most sought-after catches in both commercial and sport fishing. These fish prefer surface waters near coasts, islands, and coral reefs. While usually solitary, Black Marlins may appear in numbers when baitfish gather near the surface. Their diet includes small tuna, anchovies, mackerel, flying fish, squid, and crustaceans like shrimp and crabs.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Large Flying Fish 11 Split Tail Mullet 5 Indian Ocean Squid 3

Lures

Glowing Trolling Octopus 230 g, #14/0 7 Glowing Trolling Octopus 230 g, #14/0 5 Trophy Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0 3

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu — 71 catches , best 610.96 kg

  • Large Flying Fish Livebait Trolling Hook #10/0 Trolling bait Boat 7×
  • Glowing Trolling Octopus 230 g, #14/0 Trolling lure 7×
  • Split Tail Mullet Livebait Trolling Hook #10/0 Trolling bait Boat 5×
  • Glowing Trolling Octopus 230 g, #14/0 Trolling lure Boat 5×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Black Marlin? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Black Marlin would be to use Large Flying Fish on a size #10/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Trolling Octopuses. The most successful lure is Glowing Blue Glowing Trolling Octopus 230 g, #14/0.

Where to find it

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu Maldives

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Finger Mullets Japanese Jack Mackerel Small Flying Fish Scaled Sardines Japanese Anchovy #11923#11887#19885#11888

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