How to catch swordfish in Florida
Techniques
Fishing at night for swordfish often involves the use of chemical or other lights and heavy 8/0 to 11/0 hooks drifted with balloons to help detect the strike. Heavily overfished internationally.
Time of day
Swordfish over 200 pounds are generally females and tend to migrate to the surface at night, when most drift fishing occurs. State record: 612 lb 12 oz, caught near key largo fishing tips and facts: fishing at night for swordfish often involves the use of chemical or other lights and heavy 8/0 to 11/0 hooks drifted with balloons to help detect the strike. Recreational regulations image credit: © D
Videos
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
Fish guide
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.