Swordfish fishing
The swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is probably the most desired species in the world. It lives in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, and also in the Mediterranean Sea. Swordfish can measure more than 3 meters long and weigh more than 600 kg.
The swordfish is a fierce fighter; once hooked in deep water, it can suddenly jump out of the water and immediately return to the abyss.
From their big eyes you can guess that these animals live and hunt at large bathymetries. They usually stay near deep canyons, near ridges, craters or wrecks. Swordfish usually come to the surface at night and prefer deeper water during the day.
Top Swordfish Fishing destinations
Swordfish can be caught in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. Here, they cannot be found on ridges, near deep canyons, ridges, craters or Boat wrecks.
The best destinations for swordfish fishing are the Strait of Messina in southern Italy, Majorca, Croatia, in the USA from Massachusetts to Texas, to the Caribbean, California, Mexico, etc.
How to fish Swordfish
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Species similar to Swordfish
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Bigeye tuna(Thunnus obesus), known in the Canary Islands as tuna, is a member of the tuna family, along with bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna and albacore. They can exceed 2 meters and weigh up to 200 kg. This pelagic fish is fished in temperate and tropical seas (except the Mediterranean). Trolling is the best fishing technique.
MORE INFO >Bigeye tuna
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Black marlin (Istiompax indica) are slightly larger than blue marlin. They can reach a length of 4.5m and weigh more than 750kg. They belong to the family of billfishes: marlin, swordfish and imperial marlin.
MORE INFO >Black marlin
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The Blue Marlin(Makaira nigricans) is probably the most iconic species for sport Anglers. This fantastic fighter feeds mainly on fish, octopus and squid. It is usually caught trolling offshore, using artificial lures or natural bait (bonito, mackerel...).
MORE INFO >Blue Marlin
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The bluefin tuna(Thunnus thynnus) is a pelagic fish that can weigh up to 500kg. The largest bluefin tuna, in fact, weighed 780kg. These large predators can be fished offshore by trolling, jigging, spinning or baiting.
MORE INFO >Bluefin Tuna
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The white marlin(Kajikia albida) is a beautiful fish that can be caught offshore in temperate and tropical waters. This fantastic electric blue fighter feeds mainly on fish, octopus and squid. It is usually caught trolling offshore, using artificial lures or natural bait (bonito, mackerel...).
MORE INFO >White Marlin
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Yellowfin tuna(Thunnus albacares) is a species of tuna found in tropical and subtropical oceans. It is smaller than bluefin and bigeye tuna. It is immediately recognizable by its long, bright yellow dorsal and anal fins.
MORE INFO >Yellowfin tuna
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The best fishing charters for Swordfish
Sardinia Fishing Charter
Alghero, Sardinia
29,53 ft
12
Marlin Hunter V
San José Del Cabo, San José del Cabo
28,00 ft
4
Boat Fishing Tours Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Croatia
29,00 ft
6
