Sydney Blue Marlin Fishing Charters

Sydney Blue Marlin Fishing Charters

Best Blue Marlin Fishing Charters in Sydney

Blue Marlin Fishing in Sydney

Blue Marlin
  • Size 200 to 400lbs
  • Food Value Good
  • Game Qualities Excellent
  • Habitats Offshore

(Makaira nigricans)

The Marlin fishing Sydney offers is exemplary. You can target Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin all within a short distance from shore. The best time to come fishing for Marlin is from November to May, in the warmer months in New South Wales. Striped Marlin arrive first, then Black Marlin, and lastly, Blue Marlin. All three species make this area their prime feeding grounds until June.

What to Expect 

Sydney Harbour offers anglers the rare opportunity to target Marlin just minutes after leaving the dock. This is great for anglers who aren’t a fan of travelling hours offshore. Just 22 km from the harbour is the continental shelf, which drops from 140 meters to 3,000 meters. This is the perfect habitat for huge predatory fish! It’s even possible to catch Marlin around Sydney just 16 km from shore!

The quantity and variety of Marlin found in Sydney give the Marlin Mecca further north a run for its money. However, the size of the Marlin you’ll be reeling in are smaller than their northern relatives. Local Black Marlin are usually around 200 kilograms, compared to the 400 kg specimens you can target in Queensland. Blue Marlin around Sydney will usually weigh around 150 kilos, with anything pulled out over 200 kilos is seen as a huge catch. There have been bigger Blues caught, but these are rare.

How to Prepare

Anglers mainly target Marlin by trolling with heavy tackle. This opens up big game fishing to fairly new anglers. You’ll need strength to reel them in, so make sure your charter boat has a fighting chair to help you. Marlin will hit your lures fast – you’ll know you’ve hooked one when your line screams! 

Book a Sydney Marlin fishing trip for an unforgettable day out!

Sydney Blue Marlin Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Blue Marlin fishing in Sydney varies moderately throughout the year. High season is January to March. Low season is June to October. There is no closed season.
Sydney
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Based on 28,446 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Blue Marlin Fishing in Sydney

November is a shoulder season, however, we were only focused on Marlin fishing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
November is a shoulder season, however, we were only focused on Marlin fishing
Ambition Charters
Ambition Charters
The only reason for the four stars, was the evening is short due to the early sunset as it is autumn and days are getting shorter. Otherwise it would be a 5 stars.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The only reason for the four stars, was the evening is short due to the early sunset as it is autumn and days are getting shorter. Otherwise it would be a 5 stars.
Sydney Harbour Fishing Tours
Sydney Harbour Fishing Tours Osakis, MN
Book a trip with Findfinder and Tony and John will give you all the tips you eed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a trip with Findfinder and Tony and John will give you all the tips you eed
Find Fish Fast โ€“ Fishfinder
Find Fish Fast โ€“ Fishfinder Boston, MA
Well the only thing that you need to keep in mind when you go fishing at all, you may or may not catch what you are looking for and that's why it called fishing and not catching. Put your faith in the Captain and crew and you will have a good day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Well the only thing that you need to keep in mind when you go fishing at all, you may or may not catch what you are looking for and that's why it called fishing and not catching. Put your faith in the Captain and crew and you will have a good day.
Ambition Charters
Ambition Charters United States
Check the weather before going out and take sea sick tablets even if you donโ€™t get sea sick!
Very good
4.0 / 5
Check the weather before going out and take sea sick tablets even if you donโ€™t get sea sick!
Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner
Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner Lilyfield, New South Wales
There are several good charters on here and good info. I was a first-timer and got connected easily, with easy deposit and payment. And....caught fish!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
There are several good charters on here and good info. I was a first-timer and got connected easily, with easy deposit and payment. And....caught fish!!
Foreshore Fishing Tours
Foreshore Fishing Tours Australia

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