
Marlin Photo Contest 2025: Winning Images and Finalists from Around the World
Celebrating the year’s most stunning big-game fishing photography, from explosive action shots to breathtaking moments on the water

Celebrating the year’s most stunning big-game fishing photography, from explosive action shots to breathtaking moments on the water

Congratulations to the Top 2 Photographers in the Lifestyle Category! Vote for your favorite shot in the final round of voting to select the Marlin Photo

First Round of Voting: October 6-12, 2025Final Round of Voting: October 13-19, 2025 Congratulations to the Top 2 Photographers in the Sailfish & Billfish Category!

First Round of Voting: October 6-12, 2025Final Round of Voting: October 13-19, 2025 Congratulations to the Top 2 Photographers in the Marlin Category! Vote for

First Round of Voting: October 6-12, 2025Final Round of Voting: October 13-19, 2025 Patrick WIlson – Insta: @destin30arealestate Patrick Wilson, Boat Finalist Evan Thomas

Marlin’s 2025 Photo of the Year Contest Each year, Marlin celebrates the passion, artistry, and adventure of big-game fishing through our annual Photo of the Year Contest
Hawaiian angler caught the record-breaking blue marlin in 1987
After 40 years, this catch remains the biggest tuna ever caught and recorded by the IGFA
Follow the magazine’s visual evolution that includes more than three decades of international offshore fishing coverage
Even thousand-pound blue marlin have to start somewhere

Man’s best fishing friends just happen to have four legs
Artists submit their best billfish works in a variety of mediums

Celebrating the year’s most stunning big-game fishing photography, from explosive action shots to breathtaking moments on the water

Congratulations to the Top 2 Photographers in the Lifestyle Category! Vote for your favorite shot in the final round of voting to select the Marlin Photo

First Round of Voting: October 6-12, 2025Final Round of Voting: October 13-19, 2025 Congratulations to the Top 2 Photographers in the Sailfish & Billfish Category!

First Round of Voting: October 6-12, 2025Final Round of Voting: October 13-19, 2025 Congratulations to the Top 2 Photographers in the Marlin Category! Vote for

First Round of Voting: October 6-12, 2025Final Round of Voting: October 13-19, 2025 Patrick WIlson – Insta: @destin30arealestate Patrick Wilson, Boat Finalist Evan Thomas

Marlin’s 2025 Photo of the Year Contest Each year, Marlin celebrates the passion, artistry, and adventure of big-game fishing through our annual Photo of the Year Contest
Hawaiian angler caught the record-breaking blue marlin in 1987
After 40 years, this catch remains the biggest tuna ever caught and recorded by the IGFA
Follow the magazine’s visual evolution that includes more than three decades of international offshore fishing coverage
Even thousand-pound blue marlin have to start somewhere

Man’s best fishing friends just happen to have four legs
Artists submit their best billfish works in a variety of mediums
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