Featured Swordfish Charters in Key West

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Best Time to Catch Swordfish

Peak season: May, June, July. Also good: March, April, August, September. Right now in February, activity is fair.

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Swordfish

Swordfish

Various

Swordfish is a popular gamefish species.

How to Catch Swordfish

Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Swordfish in Key West.

Swordfish Fishing Regulations in Florida

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is more restrictive

Size Limit

Minimum lower jaw fork length of 25 inches

License Required

Highly Migratory Species (HMS) permit

Vessel limit of 2 swordfish per trip. Regulations may vary in federal waters; check NOAA Fisheries guidelines.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.

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