Longbill Spearfish
Tetrapturus pfluegeri
A small billfish species closely related to marlin and sailfish, distinguished by its long bill and relatively compact size. Known for spectacular jumping ability when hooked.
Longbill Spearfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Tetrapturus pfluegeri
- Typical size
- 4-6 feet, 20-50 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, typically in deep offshore waters. Anglers target them while trolling for other billfish species, often encountering them around current edges and temperature breaks in 100-1000+ feet of water.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a longbill spearfish 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™ worksLongbill Spearfish questions people ask
Longbill Spearfish is Tetrapturus pfluegeri.
A typical longbill spearfish runs 4-6 feet, 20-50 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every longbill spearfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, typically in deep offshore waters. Anglers target them while trolling for other billfish species, often encountering them around current edges and temperature breaks in 100-1000+ feet of water. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
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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