Striped Marlin in Washington
WDFW limits, the state record and Washington water for striped marlin.
- see pamphletlimit
- 134.00 lbsrecord
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Washington striped marlin in brief
No statewide freshwater row and no marine area row in the 2026-27 pamphlet names striped marlin on its own.
Washington's heaviest on the WDFW list: 134.00 lbs, Westport, Grays Harbor County, 2005, angler Phil Wolff. Biologists call it Tetrapturus audax.
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Printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), as posted on eRegulations; read October 31, 2026.
striped marlin in the WDFW record book
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Marlin | 134.00 lbs | Phil Wolff | Westport, Grays Harbor County | Sept. 2, 2005 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
A camera walk along the water near Striped Marlin
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Washington answers about striped marlin
How many striped marlin can go home from a Washington trip?
No 2026-27 row names it on its own.
Is there a WDFW record for striped marlin?
Phil Wolff caught it at Westport, Grays Harbor County in 2005: 134.00 lbs.
Which Washington waters hold striped marlin?
Water pages here skip it so far.
Are striped marlin stocked in Washington?
It is not among the 2026 WDFW plants.
Do some Washington lakes carry their own striped marlin numbers?
No lake or river changes its rule.
What dates apply to Washington striped marlin?
No season appears in the 2026-27 tables. In-season emergency rules take priority.
Do nonresidents need a license for Washington striped marlin?
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
How is a striped marlin record certified in Washington?
The WDFW Sport Fish Record Coordinator; the fish must be weighed on a certified scale, not frozen, and seen at a WDFW office.
Go after Washington striped marlin
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