Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch blue marlin.
Island Baby Islamorada
Tavernier, Florida
Flying Thief Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Key West Tarpon Fishing with Flying Thief Charters. Let us be your guide to the best Bonefish Spin Fishing, and excellent Flats Fishing in the Florida Keys.
Fat Cat Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions offers offshore and inshore fishing, snorkeling, sandbars, sunset cruise, or just a ride, I’m your guide. My Name is Captain Brian and I live in the Lower Florida Keys.
Double O Fishing Charter
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Tarpon Trips
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fishing
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fly Fishing Guide - Rates and Information. Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit Photo Gallery. Book your fishing charter now.
Stock Island Fishing Charters
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Stock Island fishing charters at the entrance to Key West. Many different charters offered for all types of anglers and vacationers.
Captain Eddie Griffiths Charters
Key West, Florida
Dry Tortugas fishing trips with Andy Griffiths charters out of Key West, Florida. Overnight fishing to Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas and Marquesas Keys. Enjoy fishing and diving on your private charter, 2 or 3 day fishing charters for snapper, grouper, mahi mahi, wahoo and more. Best reef and wreck fishing available year round in the Florida Keys and west of Key West near the Dry Tortugas National Park.
Captain Bill Lowman Anna Maria Sportfishing
Holmes Beach, Florida
Anna Maria Island Charter Fishing Guide
Destination Fish Charters
Marco Island, Florida
Danny Fabian is one of Southwest Florida's premier backwater and sport fishermen in Naples and Marco Island, Florida. As a professional fishing quide, Danny specializes in fishing in Everglades National Park and focuses on Snook, Grouper, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish.
Captain Rio Adventures
Marco Island, Florida
Go fish with fun catching Charter fishing at its best!
Best Time to Catch Blue Marlin
Peak season: June, July. Also good: May, August, September. Right now in February, activity is poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Blue Marlin
Destin, Florida, self-proclaimed "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," offers excellent Blue Marlin fishing within a reasonable run offshore. The proximity to deep water and the influence of the Gulf Stream make it a prime location for targeting these prized gamefish. Marlin season generally peaks from late spring through summer, with June and July offering the best chances for encounters. The edge of the DeSoto Canyon, a significant underwater feature, is a common area to find marlin feeding on baitfish. For a successful trip, consider launching from the Destin Harbor, where numerous charter boats operate. A local tip is to inquire about recent fishing reports and target areas with known bait concentrations. Be prepared for potentially long days on the water, as finding marlin can require covering considerable ground. The marlin found off Destin are known for their fighting spirit, making for memorable battles.
How to Catch Blue Marlin
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Blue Marlin in Destin.
Blue Marlin Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per vessel
Size Limit
131-inch lower jaw fork length minimum
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Harvest allowed only with a descending device on board and readily available for use. Report all landings to NOAA within 24 hours.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the legal size to keep a blue marlin in Destin, Florida?
In Florida, the minimum size limit for blue marlin is 131 inches lower jaw fork length. Any fish smaller than that must be released.
If we catch a blue marlin while fishing in Destin, how many can we keep?
The bag limit for blue marlin in Florida is one per vessel. This means your boat can only keep one, regardless of how many anglers are onboard.
What type of fishing license do I need to target blue marlin out of Destin?
You will need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license to legally fish for blue marlin in the Destin area.
Are there any restrictions on when I can fish for blue marlin near Destin?
No, blue marlin fishing is open year-round in Florida, so you can target them any time of the year.
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