White Marlin
Kajikia albida
Also called white, roundscale spearfish
A highly prized billfish species known for its acrobatic fighting ability and distinctive pointed bill. White marlin are considered one of the premier gamefish in offshore sportfishing.
White Marlin at a glance
- Scientific name
- Kajikia albida
- Typical size
- 60-96 inches
- IGFA world record
- 181 lbs 14 oz
- State record
- 161 lbs 14 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Offshore blue water, canyon edges. Smaller and more acrobatic than blue marlin.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a white marlin through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksWhite Marlin questions people ask
White Marlin is Kajikia albida. Anglers also call it white, roundscale spearfish.
A typical white marlin runs 60-96 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 181 lbs 14 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every white marlin you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Offshore blue water, canyon edges. Smaller and more acrobatic than blue marlin. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record white marlin weighed 181 lbs 14 oz. The standing state record on file is 161 lbs 14 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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