Swordfish Fishing Reports, Swordfishing, Daytime and Night

Browse popular swordfish fishing reports by professional fishing guides. Swordfishing has become a very popular big game sport off South Florida and the Gulf Coast. Anglers mainly fish for swordfish at night, however up until recenlty many elite anglers have been perfecting the art of deep dropping for swordfish during the day. Daytime swordfishing has begun to take over night fishing for many swordfish fisherman. Check out Swordfishing Central for more information on some of the best big game fishing in the world.

    SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO NOW? by Mark Rayor (2012-08-21 12:53:27)
    [East Cape] Then the rain stopped and the tuna popped. The bite has been a little different every day but boats willing to go the distance and take the time have been rewarded with limits. The fish have been from 20 to 35 miles off shore. Sometimes we are finding them with spotted dolphin and sometimes they are just breezing.
    WEATHER OR NOT! by Mark Rayor (2012-08-15 11:02:11)
    [East Cape] It was almost on this date one year ago we experienced similar conditions. On that date the rain didn't keep our fishermen back. They were rewarded with a killer day landing tuna and billfish.
    Variety by Dean Panos (2012-08-06 14:38:04)
    [Miami] For the past two weeks we have had a variety of different trips. The majority have been daytime swordfish trips, one combo day/night sword trip, some trips on the edge and some trips for mahis in the Gulfstream.
    HELLO AUGUST! by Mark Rayor (2012-08-06 13:25:02)
    [East Cape] It is my opinion and observation that our season has finally kicked into gear but it is about a month behind. We are normally knee deep in Yellowfin starting early May but this year they didn't arrive until June. Traditionally blue marling fishing turns on early July but it didn't happen this year until August. Looking ahead it is going to be interesting to see what fall brings.
    Swordfishing off Fort Lauderdale by Ryan McBride (2012-07-31 08:25:13)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Big fish on the reef. Swordfish and dolphin offshore.
    EAST CAPE BLUES by Mark Rayor (2012-07-30 19:08:25)
    [East Cape] The weather has been about as nice as it can get. The water is 82 to 84 degrees and a beautiful purple blue. There is loads of flying fish, and birds everywhere. I just keep waiting for the bite to explode.
    Mahis Are Here by Dean Panos (2012-07-20 13:07:15)
    [Miami] Usually May and June are the best month for mahis, but this May and June the mahi fishing was relatively slow. Last year was the same but it got very good in August and September.
    TAKEN BY STORM by Mark Rayor (2012-07-16 19:28:22)
    [East Cape] Shortly after the waterspout dissipated we found ourselves in a severe thunder storm with torrential rain. The sound of thunder over our heads was deafening. The storm passed quickly leaving Diego and myself drenched in the bridge. A few minutes later a beautiful rainbow appeared.
    Hot Summer Fishing off Ft. Lauderdale by Ryan McBride (2012-07-16 11:35:22)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Great dolphin fishing and swordfish and marlin offshore. Inshore snapper and mackeral.
    WHEN I GROW UP by Mark Rayor (2012-07-07 16:28:25)
    [East Cape] Just a few miles off shore striped marlin have been very cooperative. Most boats targeting billfish are releasing multiple fish. It is a bit surprising not many blue marlin have shown up yet. Small skipjack, yellowfin and dorado are here in big numbers which is the main food source for the blues. With that it is my hope the big marlin won't be far behind.
    Snappers, Tunas and Sharks by Dean Panos (2012-07-04 11:35:17)
    [Miami] This time of year the best bet is going to the Bahamas on a multi day trip or doing a mahi or mahi/swordfish trip.
    THUMPING EM by Mark Rayor (2012-07-01 11:46:24)
    [East Cape] The last couple days the bite has been good in the morning and then slowed. In the afternoon the fish pop back up and if you didn't get a limit in the morning it is a sure thing in the afternoon. Yesterday afternoon tuna were jumping and feeding in a huge area as far as I could see in all directions. Quality dorado are also mixed in along with a few striped marlin and bite while we are waiting for the tuna to pop back up.
    I WON'T SUGAR COAT IT by Mark Rayor (2012-06-17 12:02:19)
    [East Cape] On a bright note 3 broadbill swordfish were sighted yesterday. None of them would bite but it is exciting to know the potential is there.
    SOME DANDYS by Mark Rayor (2012-06-11 10:32:23)
    [East Cape] The Sea of Cortez never ceases to amaze me and something is always on the prowl. Because of off colored water and crazy currents yellowfin have not made their normal, predictable showing in numbers but dorado have taken up the slack.
    MAKING THE BEST BETTER by Mark Rayor (2012-06-03 13:08:40)
    [East Cape] Jack is one of the luckiest fishermen I have ever encountered. The fish bite every time he visits. In four days we hooked 18 stripers and had many more opportunities. He invited different guests each day to fish with us and every one came away having released at least one marlin. It was a pleasure to have Rancho Leonero owner John Ireland out with us one day as well.
    Spring Time on the Edge by Dean Panos (2012-05-30 10:53:34)
    [Miami] The fishing still remains very, very good. Don't get me wrong, we have had a few trips that the fishing was slow, but overall spring is the best time to fish especially for variety and that was definitely the case this month. Just the other day we had a late afternoon trip and in a little over two hours we caught 3 big blackfin tunas, a few sailfish and quite a few bonitas. It was non stop action during the whole trip.
    A LITTLE BLOW MAKES EM GO! by Mark Rayor (2012-05-27 14:58:41)
    [East Cape] I'll take em anyway we can get them. We lassoed 2 fish in one day. What are the odds? The fish are finicky and just batting the baits around. Luck trumps skill.
    CHAIN OF FOOLS by Mark Rayor (2012-05-20 19:02:36)
    [East Cape] or the pangeros. Sardines have completely evaporated and cannot be found anywhere. I was talking with some of the pangeros at Muertos bay and they believe the bait has just gone deep.
    Ft Lauderdale Summer Sails by Ryan McBride (2012-05-14 08:06:26)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Sailfish, Blackfin Tunas, Dolphin and kingfish have been swimming up and down our reefs. Wrecks have had good numbers of groupers and snappers.
    TURTLE SEX by Mark Rayor (2012-05-13 12:21:22)
    [East Cape] In shore rooster fish and pompano are on the feed. Finding sardines for bait has been the key to success and not easy some days.
    Tuna Fever by Dean Panos (2012-05-12 11:57:09)
    [Miami] The tunas are definitely here. Blackfin tunas in Miami and yellowfin tunas in the Bahamas. Starting with Miami, the big blackfins have shown up and in big numbers. For the past week or so we have been averaging 3 to 6 tunas per trip. The fish are decent in size as well averaging 25 to 35 pounds. We have been catching most of the balckfin tunas on the kite baits but caught some on the flatlines as well.
    LOOP DE LOO by Mark Rayor (2012-04-30 00:16:22)
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    Double Digit Sailfish Releases by Dean Panos (2012-04-27 19:24:45)
    [Miami] What a great couple of weeks of fishing. This has definitely been the best fishing of the year. The sailfishing has exploded and we have gone almost double digit releases every day.
    MARLIN BITE, LINES GO TIGHT! by Mark Rayor (2012-04-22 16:28:10)
    [East Cape] It seems the Sea of Cortez has come alive. Not only are anglers experiencing excellent fishing they are sighting a parade of interesting sea life. Sea turtles, porpoise and whales are putting on a show.
    WHAT SIGN ARE YOU? by Mark Rayor (2012-04-15 12:57:08)
    [East Cape] There has been lots of wahoo in the area. They have also been finicky and not very interested in artificials. We did get one to go on a Halco GT jig the other day but a trolled bruja (ballyhoo) seems to be their preference. We have been plagued with short biters.
    MY HEART ALMOST STOPPED by Mark Rayor (2012-04-08 11:21:07)
    [East Cape] All the charter boat skippers know I'm obsessed with catching another broadbill and always call us on the VHF to tease me if they spot one. It is OK because we are getting good dope and I'll take it.
    Swordfishing Fort Lauderdale Has been Good! by David Ide (2012-03-04 12:27:26)
    [Fort Lauderdale] If you want to go swordfishing the swordfishing in the day and the night has been good.
    Monster Swordfish by Dean Panos (2012-02-23 17:49:09)
    [Miami] Sailfishing has still been relatively slow. We have been averaging about 2 to 5 sailfish per day and our best day since the last report we caught 6. Not bad, but not what it should be.
    Fort Lauderdale Grouper Fishing by Ryan McBride (2012-01-04 21:26:48)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Cold fronts push through and bring sailfish back into area. Bottom fishing on fire.
    Thank You for a Great Year by Dean Panos (2012-01-01 11:41:52)
    [Miami] Now to the fishing part. It's been a few weeks since my last report, but as usual the holidays weeks in December are extremely busy and I have been fishing every day. I wish the fishing could have been a bit better, but we did have a lot of quality catches, including some big dolphin, swordfish on every trip, and sailfish on every trip but one.
    Outside the Box by Dean Panos (2011-12-08 08:35:39)
    [Miami] The wind finally laid down after an extremely windy two weeks. It laid down just in time for us. Today I had a great customer and good friend, Roger, fishing with us. Roger and I have caught practically every species that inhabits our area and have caught countless amounts of sailfish and swordfish as well as wahoo, dolphin, kings, tunas etc.
    Fort Lauderdale Sailfishing by Ryan McBride (2011-12-06 11:45:35)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Fronts blowing sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, wahoos on the reef. Groupers and snappers on the wrecks.
    Big Swordfish on the New Double D by Dean Panos (2011-11-20 17:48:08)
    [Miami] Even though we are still plagued with green water and little or no current, the fishing still remains good, as long as you are willing to venture outside the box.
    Hot Sailfishing by Ryan McBride (2011-11-10 14:47:38)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Sailfishing has been really good over the past couple weeks. Cobias and snappers are on the wrecks.
    Tough Weather but Good Fishing by Dean Panos (2011-11-06 09:00:38)
    [Miami] Before the heavy rain, the fishing was actually very, very good. With decent looking water and good north current, there were plenty of sailfish around.
    Early Fort Lauderdale Sailfishing by Ryan McBride (2011-10-20 12:47:10)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Early coldfronts have made the sailfish bite and weedlines offshore are holding dolphin
    Sword Bite Continues by Dean Panos (2011-10-17 21:43:56)
    [Miami] The good news is that the daytime sword bite is still on fire. Good sailfish action on the edge, good wahoo action in the Bahamas
    Swordfish Bite is ON! by Dean Panos (2011-09-30 16:57:44)
    [Miami] The day sword bite is definitely on! Since my last report I have fished every single day with the exception of 2 days. The vast majority of the trips have been swordfish trips, mostly daytime, some nighttime and also some combo trips.
    455 lb Daytime Swordfish by Richard Stanczyk (2011-09-26 18:24:02)
    [Florida Keys] 455 lb daytime swordfish caught in Islamorada, Florida Keys. The boat is the BNM, Capt. Nick Stanczyk. We deep dropped all day and caught several swords and more!
    Fort Lauderdale Daytime Swordfish by Ryan McBride (2011-09-19 22:37:06)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Daytime Swordfishing and wahoos are biting on the reef. Time to book your fishing trip.
    True Fish Catching Machine by Dean Panos (2011-09-12 17:30:03)
    [Miami] Great daytime Swordfishing, early push of sailfish on the edge
    Great Ending by Dean Panos (2011-08-26 19:54:14)
    [Miami] The new Double D has arrived but before we let go of the old Double D, she still had lots of luck in her and we did really good on our past few trips.
    Wahoo Sailfish Swordfish Kingfish Snappers by Ryan McBride (2011-08-16 14:53:12)
    [Fort Lauderdale] We have entered what I call our Fort Lauderdale fall fishing. Kingfish and Wahoos are on the deeper side of the reef while, a few bonitas and tunas are on the shallower side. On the bottom snappers are still biting well as well as lobsters for the divers. Offshore we have been catching scattered dolphin as well as swordfish.
    Getting Close by Dean Panos (2011-08-10 11:40:58)
    [Miami] Sorry for the delay between reports, but I have been tied up getting my current boat ready for sale and getting ready for the new boat which is due next week. In the middle of that I have also been fishing a little bit.
    Miami Fort Lauderdale Sport Fishing Report by David Ide (2011-08-07 19:24:08)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Sport Fishing Charters in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, South Florida
    Fort Lauderdale Shark Fishing - 2 BIG Hammerhead Sharks by David Ide (2011-07-21 12:51:14)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Leo dropped back the bait and hooked the fish, we now had a double header with two giant hammer head sharks. Tim fought one, Harold fought the other and they ended the day with a great catch and an awesome story for their friends.
    Deep Sea Wreck Fishing in Fort Lauderdale by David Ide (2011-07-20 08:22:25)
    [Fort Lauderdale] By the end of the day, we made 5 drops on shipwrecks and William's son caught a nice Almaco Jack. William and Greg where very happy we stayed out extra time just trying to get some more fish. It ended up being another fantastic day on the water in Fort Lauderdale.
    Fishing in Fort Lauderdale July 7 by David Ide (2011-07-14 16:07:49)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Fort Lauderdale Sport Fishing Catching the Big One July 7, 2011
    Hanging In There by Dean Panos (2011-07-11 14:53:24)
    [Miami] Probably the best bet this time of year is a trip to the Bahamas. I just got back from a trip over there
    Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charter by David Ide (2011-07-09 17:28:22)
    [Fort Lauderdale] Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charter June 2011
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