SpearfishingBermuda

Atlantic Blue Marlin

Learn to identify this Bermuda species before entering the water. darts in quick bursts.

Native reef species
Typical size
2–4 m
How it moves
darts in quick bursts
Where to identify it
Deep blue water over the offshore banks; a flash of cobalt and a bill, gone in a heartbeat.
Legal status
Legal recreational catch when current fishing, licensing, gear and reporting rules are followed; recreational catch may not be sold.
Season
No species-specific recreational closure listed; abundance around Bermuda changes seasonally.
Conservation
These wide-ranging pelagic fish cross jurisdictions. Take only what you can use and check current limits before departure.
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