Best Months
Feb
Best Time
Active through the day; tend to feed deeper in the heat of midday
Tide
Not tide-dependent; fish temperature and colour breaks in blue water
Top Locations
30 regions
How to Catch Blue Marlin
Not tide-dependent; fish temperature and colour breaks in blue water
Active through the day; tend to feed deeper in the heat of midday
Deep blue water, warm current, 24–28°C; look for debris, birds, and bait schools
Offshore canyons, seamounts, FADs, and deep-water drop-offs along the continental shelf
Troll at 6–9 knots with a varied spread; live mackerel on a bridle rig is deadly when fish are fussy
Blue marlin respond to a teaser/switchbait setup — pull a hookless teaser, then switch to a live bait when the fish is fired up
Best Regions by Month
Seasonal ratings across all Australian regions. Click a region to see the full calendar.
Presenting live baitfish (yakkas, mullet, mackerel) to attract larger predators.
Dragging lures or baits at speed behind a moving boat. Primary technique for pelagics.