Swordfish, also known as broadbills in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish are found widely in tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic.
Recreational anglers hunting for Swordfish can only catch with hook and line only. 1 per person not to exceed a maximum of 4 per recreational vessel. Minimum catch length is 47″ lower jaw to fork.
Open year round season
Swordfish damaged by shark bites may be retained only if the remainder of the carcass is at least 47 inches lower jaw fork length or 25 inches cleithrum to keel length.
Swordfish is the OAPB September species of the month. All participating members in our annual contest will receive double points for toward the Angler and Captain of the Year Award, and the trip to Quepos, Costa Rica to fish with JP Fishing Charters.
Reminder:Â The annual contest ends in 90 days. Turn in all points, but submitting your fish online.