White marlinin Florida (Atlantic)
Kajikia albida
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for white marlin in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Landings must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Billfish.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Florida (Atlantic) state record
161.06 lb, Miami Beach, 1938. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Rounded dorsal and pectoral tips, lighter build than a blue. More on the white marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for white marlin in Florida (Atlantic)?
66 in lower jaw fork length min.
How many white marlin can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
1 per person. It counts toward an aggregate: Billfish.
When is white marlin season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record white marlin?
161.06 lb, Miami Beach (1938).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) white marlin rule?
Source: FWC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.