Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Cobalt back, lit-up bars, heavy bill; the one that dumps the spool. More on the blue marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blue marlin in Texas?
131 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many blue marlin can you keep in Texas?
No bag limit.
When is blue marlin season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record blue marlin?
972.7 lb, Gulf of America (2014).
How current is this Texas blue marlin rule?
Source: TPWD 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.
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