Longbill spearfish in Florida

Meet the species

Longbill spearfish
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Scientific name

Tetrapturus pfluegeri

Overview

Longbill spearfish are found offshore in deep water.

At a glance

Regions
Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater

Florida fishing record

Weight
61 lb 8 oz
Location
Islamorada
Date
Apr 29, 1981
Angler
Ted damiano
Type
Florida state record

Open record source

Record catch notes

61.5 lb; by ted damiano; on 04/29/1981; at islamorada

When to fish

Good months

January–december

Season notes

Resolved unknown→year round via FWC profile/regs citation.

More season details

Where to fish

Florida regions

Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic

Water

Saltwater

Habitat

Longbill spearfish are found offshore in deep water.

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Sources

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.