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Swordfish Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Sportfishing

100% (4)
36 ft 1 - 12 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Badass Overnight Bluewater

100% (3)
34 ft 1 - 12 People From $4,600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Venice

Overnight Offshore Special Trip

100% (1)
40 ft 1 - 4 People From $5,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Venice

Full Day Offshore Trip

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach

Daytime Swordfishing

100% (6)
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,250
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Islamorada

10 Hour Trip – Swordfish

NEW
34 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,200
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Everything to Know About Booking a swordfish fishing charter

What are the best swordfish fishing charters?

Why should I book a swordfish fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 61 swordfish trips, and the most popular trips are Offshore Canyon & Rig - 40' Topaz guided by Richard, Destin Fishing Fun guided by Matthew, and Offshore Marlin Special guided by Matthew.

Our guides are rated a 4.85 out of 5 based on 7091 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly swordfish guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly swordfish guides.

What types of swordfish fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for swordfish as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are heavy tackle fishing, trolling, and bottom fishing but live bait fishing and jigging are popular as well.

How much do swordfish fishing charters cost?

Prices for swordfish can range anywhere from about $1,098 to $9,000, but the average price for a half day trip for swordfish is $3,485. The average price for a full day trip for swordfish is $3,991.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for swordfish fishing?

The most popular season for swordfish fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for swordfish and what are the bag limits for swordfish?

See here for more information on swordfish fishing licenses, swordfish bag limits, and fishing season regulations for swordfish. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right swordfish rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Our guide Aiden did a great job. Trolled for a kingfish then let the kids have fun bottom fishing. Highly recommend.

    Brad R. | March 24, 2026

    Trip: #1 Offshore Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Pete was great. Very professional and personable. Great outing

    Stan B. | March 1, 2026

    Trip: Big Catch Adventure!

  • ★★★★★
    He lacks social skills.Not very friendly or having a bad day.Didn't want to carry a conversation no small talk or nothing.Tipped him 20% anyways. I've been on over a dozen guided trips in my life. He ranks the worst with me. No personality.

    James R. | February 22, 2026

    Trip: Fort Lauderdale Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    James and Dillon were great! They welcomed us aboard and handled everything during the morning fishing trip. I highly recommend James and Dillon.

    Jay J. | December 31, 2025

    Trip: Fort Lauderdale Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    eating our tuna now reminds me of the awesome trip where we caught it all. Capt. Larry and his first mate made sure we had a full day and all had a great time and caught lots of tuna! We all had a great time. Capt. Larry cleaned up all the fish for us, that was very nice. we brough home lots of tuna!!! and we saw a manatee at the harbor! Thanks!

    Lyle H. | December 28, 2025

    Trip: Hot Pursuit In The Gulf Stream

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