Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Size86 in total lengthTotal length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
111.5 lbGulf of America, 1979
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · 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.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for white marlin in Texas?
86 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many white marlin can you keep in Texas?
No bag limit.
When is white marlin season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record white marlin?
111.5 lb, Gulf of America (1979).
How current is this Texas white 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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