Marlin

In the months of February through till Mid April the Blue and Striped Marlin arrive in numbers from Tekaha to Cape Runaway but can also be caught in closer waters to Whakatane. You never know your luck!

Fishing Techniques

Live Bait / Lures

Best Months

January - April

Notable Marlin Caught on board "The Gambler"

  • 06/01/2000 - 104Kg Striped Marlin - Trevor Hatfield. 1st Marlin Weighed for the Millenium
  • 08/02/2003 - 157.2kg Striped Marlin - Anne Dallison. Ladies Tournament Winner (pictured)
  • 23/03/2005 - 142kg Striped Marlin - Bell Phillips. Heaviest Weighed in Whakatane for the year
  • 21/01/2007 - 113.6kg Striped Marlin - Hazel Gates. First Ladies Tournament Winner
  • 13/02/2010 - 192.2kg Blue Marlin - Louise Allen 2010 Ladies Tournament Winner (pictured)

See photos for some of our previous Marlin catches

Angler: Karen 127.6kg Stripped Marlin
Angler: Karen 127.6kg Stripped Marlin
Anne Dallison with 157.2kg Stripped Marlin
Anne Dallison with 157.2kg Stripped Marlin
Bell Phillips with Stripped Marlin
Bell Phillips with Stripped Marlin
Hazel Gates Winner Ladies 2007 113kg Striped Marlin
Hazel Gates Winner Ladies 2007 113kg Striped Marlin
Hook Doyle - Winner of Marlin section of Tuna Tournament 2006 - 201.4kg
Hook Doyle - Winner of Marlin section of Tuna Tournament 2006 - 201.4kg
Louise Allen - Blue Marlin 192.2kg - 2010 Ladies Tournament Winner
Louise Allen - Blue Marlin 192.2kg - 2010 Ladies Tournament Winner
Louise Allen 2010 Ladies Tournament Winner
Louise Allen 2010 Ladies Tournament Winner
Louise Catching a winning Marlin
Louise Catching a winning Marlin
On Board - 192.2kg Blue Marlin
On Board - 192.2kg Blue Marlin
Stripped Marlin - 142.0kgs Angler: Bell Phillips
Stripped Marlin - 142.0kgs Angler: Bell Phillips
Stripped Marlin on board
Stripped Marlin on board
Tag and release Striped Marlin 2010 Tuna Tournament
Tag and release Striped Marlin 2010 Tuna Tournament