Marlin
Shallows Fish Rank 8 day 7.5kg Farmable
Marlin is a rank 8 fish in Dave the Diver. It is found in the Shallows Fish (spawn point: shallows) and is active during the day. Each catch weighs about 7.5kg and measures 230cm, yielding roughly 6 meat. It is the base ingredient for Marlin Sushi, Marlin and Soybean Paste Roast.
Where to catch Marlin
| Zone | Shallows Fish |
|---|---|
| Spawn point | shallows |
| Active time | day |
| Marinca card | 0038 |
Night-only species require the night diving upgrade before they can be caught. Use the night diving guide if this fish never shows up on your dives.
Meat yield
| Tier | Meat |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 3 |
| Tier 2 | 5 |
| Tier 3 | 9 |
Values as recorded in the Marinca database.
Marlin fish farm stats
| Breeding rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Breed cap | 2 |
| Fish per day | 1.9 |
| Meat per day | 11.4 |
| Average meat per fish | 6 |
| Tank capacity needed | 33 |
| Reliable hold | 18 |
| Density | 35 |
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Dishes made from Marlin
How Marlin compares in the Shallows Fish
| Fish | Rank | Weight | Meat / day | Breed rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tang | 1 | 0.5 | 75 | 50% |
| Cardinal Fish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Clownfish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Comber | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Emperor Angelfish | 1 | 0.4kg | 75 | 50% |
| Flame Angelfish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Orbicular Batfish | 1 | 0.3kg | 75 | 50% |
| Pyramid Butterflyfish | 1 | 0.4kg | 75 | 50% |
| Marlin | 8 | 7.5kg | 11.4 | 20% |
Top farm species recorded in the Shallows Fish. See the rankings page for site-wide comparisons.
Marlin FAQ
Where do you catch Marlin in Dave the Diver?
Marlin appears in the Shallows Fish, at the spawn point recorded as "shallows", and only during the day. Check the All Fish database to compare spawn points across every zone.
How big is Marlin?
Marlin weighs about 7.5kg and measures 230cm in length. It is recorded as rank 8 in the Marinca database and yields 6 meat on average.
What is Marlin used for?
Marlin is a cooking ingredient. It is used in Marlin Sushi, Marlin and Soybean Paste Roast. Open a dish page to see the full ingredient list, sale price and taste value.
Can you farm Marlin in Dave the Diver?
Yes. Marlin has a breeding rate of 20%, a breed cap of 2 fish and produces about 11.4 meat per day at full stock. It needs a tank capacity of 33 and holds 18 reliably.