Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
Also called sailfish, sail
A highly prized billfish known for its spectacular dorsal fin (sail) and incredible jumping ability when hooked. One of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds over 60 mph.
Atlantic Sailfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Istiophorus platypterus
- Typical size
- 60-84 inches
- IGFA world record
- 142 lbs 6 oz
- State record
- 125 lbs 12 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Pelagic billfish. Found along current edges, reef lines. Winter migration through South FL.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a atlantic sailfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksWhat to throw for atlantic sailfish
The lure classes that produce for atlantic sailfish, drawn from the same species map Cobia reasons about. Each one opens a full page on what it is, when it works and how to fish it.
Which one, in which color and which weight, depends on the water in front of you today. That part is the app.
Atlantic Sailfish questions people ask
Atlantic Sailfish is Istiophorus platypterus. Anglers also call it sailfish, sail.
A typical atlantic sailfish runs 60-84 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 142 lbs 6 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic sailfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Pelagic billfish. Found along current edges, reef lines. Winter migration through South FL. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record atlantic sailfish weighed 142 lbs 6 oz. The standing state record on file is 125 lbs 12 oz.
Trolling skirts and offshore heads and trolling lures and plugs all produce. Which one, in which color and which weight, depends on the season, the water temperature and the tide on the day, which is the part Cobia works out against the lures you already own.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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