SlotGaugeCheck a catchWhite Marlin regulations in North Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
White Marlin size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| statewide | Open year-round | 66" LJFL | 1 per vessel per trip, either blue or white marlin |
Notes
- Not yet reviewed: shown exactly as the state prints it. Read the wording before keeping the fish.
Exact NC Division of Marine Fisheries wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 66" LJFL
- Limit
- 1 per vessel per trip, either blue or white marlin
- statewide — as printed
- “White Marlin (G) | 66" LJFL”
Source: NC Division of Marine Fisheries, captured 2026-09-29 (2026 season).
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About the white marlin
Species of fish
The white marlin, also known as Atlantic white marlin, marlin, skilligalee, is a species of billfish that lives in the epipelagic zone of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean. They are found between the latitudes of 45° N and 45° S in waters deeper than 100 m (330 ft). Even though white marlin are found in bodies of water that are deeper than 100 m they tend to stay near the surface. White marlin have been found near banks, shoals, and canyons, but they are not limited to those locations. They prefer warm surface temperatures greater than 22 °C (72 °F).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for White Marlin in North Carolina?
66" LJFL in North Carolina state waters.
How many White Marlin can you keep per day in North Carolina?
1 per vessel per trip, either blue or white marlin.
When is White Marlin season in North Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my White Marlin a keeper today?
Not yet converted to a keeper check. As printed: season Open year-round; size 66" LJFL; limit 1 per vessel per trip, either blue or white marlin. Read the exact wording below.