Saint-Martin · Saint-Martin Coast
BLUE MARLIN FISHING
IN MARIGOT
Marigot is an outstanding destination for blue marlin fishing, with peak season in June, July, August and good catches in January, February, March. Book a charter and target blue marlin with local experts.
About Blue Marlin Fishing in Marigot
The ultimate big game fish. Spectacular fighters that can exceed 1,000 pounds.
Blue Marlin are the ultimate big game fish — the apex predator of the open ocean. These magnificent billfish can exceed 1,000 lbs and are found in warm, blue water worldwide. Their cobalt-blue back, silver-white belly, and prominent bill (upper jaw extension used for slashing through bait schools) make them unmistakable. When hooked, blue marlin are spectacularly acrobatic — greyhounding across the surface and launching themselves fully airborne, sometimes multiple times. Catching a blue marlin on rod and reel is considered one of fishing's ultimate achievements.
Scientific name: Makaira nigricans
Blue Marlin Seasonal Calendar — Marigot
Month-by-month availability for blue marlin in Marigot, MF.
How to Catch Blue Marlin in Marigot
Techniques & Bait
Trolling large skirted lures (Moldcraft, Black Bart, Marlin Magic) in a spread behind the boat at 8-10 knots is the standard technique. Live bait trolling with large skipjack tuna, bonito, or blue runners under a bridge-mounted bait and switch setup targets the largest fish. Dredges (underwater teasers with hookless bait) are used to attract marlin to the spread. Pitch baiting — pulling a teaser close to the boat to draw in a marlin, then pitching a live bait — is the most exciting technique for experienced crews.
Recommended Tackle
80-130 lb class conventional trolling gear, roller guides, 80-130 lb monofilament, heavy cable leaders, size 10/0-12/0 hooks. Stand-up gear for experienced anglers. Fighting chair for fish over 500 lbs.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Marigot
Top spots where local captains target blue marlin and other deep sea fishing species.
North Drop-Off
The shelf edge north of Saint-Martin drops into deep Atlantic water where blue marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna patrol the depth transition. The North Drop-Off is the primary offshore trolling ground for Marigot-based charters, with productive water within 10-15 miles of the harbor.
Anguilla Passage
The deep passage between Saint-Martin and Anguilla channels Atlantic currents through a concentrated area, creating productive fishing for wahoo, mahi-mahi, and yellowfin tuna along current edges. The passage is accessible from Marigot in a short run north.
Tintamarre Deep
The deep water northeast of Tintamarre Island marks where the island shelf drops into the Atlantic, attracting blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish along the depth change. The area produces best during the summer billfish season from April through October.
Atlantic Seamounts
Underwater seamounts northeast of Saint-Martin rise from the deep Atlantic floor, creating current disruptions that aggregate baitfish, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. These remote features require a longer run from Marigot but offer less-pressured offshore fishing with larger average fish.
Other Species in Marigot
More fish you can target while visiting Marigot.
Blue Marlin Fishing in Marigot — FAQ
The peak months for Blue Marlin fishing in Marigot are June, July, August, September, October. During these months, Blue Marlin are most active and abundant in the Marigot area.
Blue Marlin fishing charters in Marigot are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Trolling large skirted lures (Moldcraft, Black Bart, Marlin Magic) in a spread behind the boat at 8-10 knots is the standard technique. Live bait trolling with large skipjack tuna, bonito, or blue runners under a bridge-mounted bait and switch setup targets the largest fish. Dredges (underwater teasers with hookless bait) are used to attract marlin to the spread. Pitch baiting — pulling a teaser close to the boat to draw in a marlin, then pitching a live bait — is the most exciting technique for experienced crews.
No — when you book a charter in Marigot, your captain provides all required Saint-Martin fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Blue Marlin regulations in Saint-Martin include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Blue Marlin in Marigot, you may also catch Yellowfin Tuna, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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