Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
Also called sword, broadbill
A large pelagic billfish known for its distinctive long, flattened sword-like bill and ability to dive to extreme depths. Highly prized by sport fishermen for their size, strength, and excellent table fare.
Swordfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Xiphias gladius
- Typical size
- 48-120 inches
- IGFA world record
- 1,182 lbs
- State record
- 612.75 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Deep offshore waters. Caught at night or deep-dropping during the day. Solitary hunters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a swordfish 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™ worksSwordfish questions people ask
Swordfish is Xiphias gladius. Anglers also call it sword, broadbill.
A typical swordfish runs 48-120 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 1,182 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every swordfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Deep offshore waters. Caught at night or deep-dropping during the day. Solitary hunters. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record swordfish weighed 1,182 lbs. The standing state record on file is 612.75 lbs.
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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