Black Marlin

Black Marlin

Istiompax indica

YoungCommonTrophyUnique

Black Marlin in Fishing Planet. Find it in Noomaa Kuda Atholhu. Bait options include Finger Mullets, Split Tail Mullet, Japanese Jack Mackerel.

How to catch Black Marlin

Baits

Lures

Anniversary Glowing Trolling Octopus 250 g, #10/0

Anniversary Metallic Plug 300 g, #13/0

Anniversary Trolling Octopus 57 g, #7/0

Bright Trolling Octopus 110 g, #10/0

Colorful Squid Chain 25 cm

Furry Plug 250 g, #12/0

Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0

Glowing Trolling Octopus 115 g, #9/0

Glowing Trolling Octopus 130 g, #10/0

Glowing Trolling Octopus 150 g, #11/0

Glowing Trolling Octopus 180 g, #12/0

Glowing Trolling Octopus 200 g, #13/0

Where to fish

Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Noomaa Kuda AtholhuYoung, Common, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

The Black Marlin (Istiompax indica) is a massive pelagic predator, found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Weighing up to 1653 lb (750 kg), it’s one of the most sought-after catches in both commercial and sport fishing. These fish prefer surface waters near coasts, islands, and coral reefs. While usually solitary, Black Marlins may appear in numbers when baitfish gather near the surface. Their diet includes small tuna, anchovies, mackerel, flying fish, squid, and crustaceans like shrimp and crabs.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Black Marlin would be to use Large Flying Fish on a size #10/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Trolling Octopuses.

The most successful lure is Glowing Blue Glowing Trolling Octopus 230 g, #14/0.