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Swordfish Fishing Charters

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key Largo

Keys All-Day Adventure!

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48 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,100
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Hollywood

Famous Sportfishing - Large Groups

100% (3)
48 ft 1 - 17 People From $1,800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Miami

"Bahamas Or Bust" Trip - 37’ SeaVee

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37 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Tierra Verde

Middle Grounds - 48’ Yacht Sport Fish

100% (2)
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,999
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Tierra Verde

Expedition Challenge - 48’ Yacht

100% (2)
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,999
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key Largo

Key Largo Reef Trip

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25 ft 1 - 3 People From $700
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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 102 swordfish trips, and the most popular trips are Key West Offshore Action guided by John, Sea Monster Catch Adventure guided by Mike, and Super Quick Trips guided by Taylor.

Our guides are rated a 4.65 out of 5 based on 3720 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 deep dropping are popular as well.

How much do swordfish fishing charters cost?

Prices for swordfish can range anywhere from about $1,100 to $7,000, but the average price for a half day trip for swordfish is $1,646. The average price for a full day trip for swordfish is $4,111.

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 22 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

  • ★★★★★
    Fun day on the water, captain worked hard and was very knowledgeable. Would go again.

    John G. | November 2, 2024

    Trip: Sea Monster Catch Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful time with Edmond. He was very prepared for the trip and he did his best to make sure we had every opportunity to catch fish. The bite was tough to get today and we had a few hits that slipped the hook. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed ourselves. I would go with him again.

    Robert K. | October 15, 2024

    Trip: Pompano Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    We had such a great time and our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and put us on the fish all trip! We will be going back for sure.

    Rae S. | October 6, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Taylor was very knowledge and so nice! He is very dedicated to his passion.

    Jennifer V. | August 12, 2024

    Trip: 10 hour Extreme Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Tapped into some good fish. Really enjoyed our father son experience. Captain brad was great and made sure we enjoyed our day. Also great playlist.

    Jim P. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: #1 Offshore Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Had an exceptional trip! Brad was a very knowledgeable captain as well as super down to earth!

    Nehemiah C. | July 24, 2024

    Trip: #1 Offshore Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Great day out. Caught a bunch of fish. Fantastic experience. We will definitely be back again.

    Anjanette M. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Marvelous Miami Fishing Experience

  • ★★★★★
    They nailed it with name! It was truly a Captain Experience and we had the pleasure of going out with Capt Hunter and his mate, Robert. The seas were rough, the sign was shining and the water was splashing. For most, they would have turned tail to head back to shore but the salt air was filled with the giggles of my family as Capt skirted over the waves, flawlessly. We bummed, we bounced, we laughed and we caught some beautiful fish. Capt Hunter was truly the perfect definition of an experienced Captain. He was safe, cautious, full of knowledge and fun! The whole 8 hour trip was worth every penny saved and every memory made. The Colonel (aka the Capt) will 💯 be our go to charter Capt for future trip. Robert, was fun and charming and a very valuable part of the crew. We truly had the best time and would highly recommend them to anyone. The Captain Experiences team goes above and beyond to make sure it’s smooth sailing from the moment you book a charter with them. The communication is second to none with them. Available at all times of the day. Thank you, Gentlemen for a exhilarating experience. You haven’t seen the last of us.

    Chandra B. | June 19, 2024

    Trip: Swordfishing the Wall off Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Everything was great! Got on fish right away, got our limit for 5 and then targeted other types of fish for the rest of the trip. We ended with lots of fish and a great experience. I recommend using Captain Randall if you want a cooler full of fish.

    Nathan P. | May 30, 2024

    Trip: Gulf Shores Grouper & Snapper

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic 8-hour trip with Brad. He put us on the fish and provided excellent service!

    Nathaniel H. | May 11, 2024

    Trip: #1 Offshore Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Frank maintained contact up to the day of the Charter. Arrived on time and well prepared. He was knowledgeable of the area and was a great experience. We caught tuna, wahoo, barracuda, red hind grouper, yellow jack, and trumpet fish. Definitely recommend Frank.

    Stephen S. | April 9, 2024

    Trip: Epic Sportfishing - Rincon, PR

  • ★★★★★
    Brad did a great job! Was funny and knowledgeable. Had a wonderful time

    Melissa M. | April 5, 2024

    Trip: #1 Offshore Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic trip with Captain John in July of 2023. Went for a morning trip on our honeymoon, caught tons of fish, had a lot of fun. John and his first mate were very competent, personable, and provided an excellent experience. The boat was well outfitted, John knew several spots with lots of fish, and gave us more time than we'd paid for. Great experience, will absolutely book again next time we're in the keys.

    Clare D. | March 24, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip with John. Good guys, on fish all day and had a great time. Definitely would book again!

    Kevin V. | March 16, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing trip, memorable experience, would refer John and partner to anyone interested charting fishing trip in KeyWest!

    Rob R. | March 15, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! Very nice guy, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely go out again.

    Jeff C. | March 12, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    He was very informative and helpful. We caught many fish.

    Sheryl P. | March 5, 2024

    Trip: Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    Brad was great. He was very knowledgeable about the locations and what we were looking for. Highly recommend and I will use him again if available.

    Jimmy W. | March 3, 2024

    Trip: #1 Offshore Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip, highly recommend, The captain was really very nice and professional

    Dayron M. | February 18, 2024

    Trip: Pompano Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Taylor was amazing! He knew exactly what he was doing; the spots to go to, which bait to use to catch certain fish, and how to set up each individual line. He also knew when each line would be hooked or something was biting, even when we couldn’t see it. We ended up with one big catch that broke the line as we spent what felt like hours fighting it. Even though we didn’t end up reeling anything in, it was still a great experience out on the water, talking about a range of topics with Taylor. We would definitely come back and book with Taylor and Wicked Cuda again!

    Breyhauna J. | January 14, 2024

    Trip: Half Day

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