BAHAMAS
Bahamas — Department of Marine Resources
Catch & releaseCatch & release only
CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY. Circle hooks required. Same general billfish rules as blue marlin.
billfish
White Marlin
Kajikia albida
Often mixed with sailfish on lighter tackle in the same water.
Preferred water temp70–80°F
Preferred depth100–600 ft
Peak monthsJun, Jul, Aug
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 26, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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