Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
White Marlin
Kajikia albida
🏆 Connecticut State Record
Harvest110 lb 6 oz · 75"Aaron Kolodziej · 2022 · Hudson Canyon
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Also called: White
Identification
Slender billfish with a rounded dorsal fin, blue back and silver-white belly.
Habitat
Offshore canyons and the Gulf Stream edge in late summer.
Behavior
Feeds on squid and small fish near the surface.
How to Catch
Trolled ballyhoo and small lures in the canyons. Release is encouraged; HMS rules apply.
Notes
Rare visitor to Connecticut — listed in CT DEEP’s exotic marine species record category.