(Xiphias gladius)

Swordfish are a highly prized game fish.  They are excellent eating and a strong fighting fish. Fishing has been real good in this area in recent years. Most recreational anglers don’t fish for them because of the expense.  It requires a seaworthy boat capable of fishing offshore in deep water during the night, as well as expensive tackle.

State Record
612 lb 12 oz Key Largo May 7, 1978 Stephen Stanford