Sea fish
Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
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- Habitat
- Open sea
- Method
- Trolling · Drifting
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Where is Swordfish caught?
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Aegean Sea fishing spots
Mediterranean fishing spots
Atlantic Ocean fishing spots
Cantabrian Sea fishing spots
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Aegean Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Mediterranean
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Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Atlantic Ocean
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Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Cantabrian Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Season information is no guarantee of a catch.
Bait and tackle suggestions
Recorded baits and fishing techniques.
Lures
- Deep-diving lure
In this region · Aegean Sea
- Natural bait:
- European squid, Atlantic mackerel; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
- Lure:
- deep-diving lure
- Technique:
- trolling, drifting
In this region · Mediterranean
- Natural bait:
- European squid, Atlantic mackerel; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
- Lure:
- deep-diving lure
- Technique:
- trolling, drifting
Fishing rules for Türkiye
Türkiye
- Minimum size
- 110 cm
- Maximum quantity
- 1 fish
Closed season: 15 February–15 March; 1 October–30 November
Single-species or mixed total; details and exceptions are in the regulation.
Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text
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Species profile
- Scientific name
- Xiphias gladius
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Seas
- Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum size for Swordfish?
In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Swordfish is 110 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
When is Swordfish closed to fishing?
The closed season for Swordfish is 15 February–15 March; 1 October–30 November. Fishing for it is banned within those dates. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
Which seas is Swordfish found in?
In our records Swordfish appears in these seas: Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Atlantic Ocean — Spain, Cantabrian Sea — Spain.
In which months is Swordfish at its peak?
Peak periods by sea: Aegean Sea May–November; Mediterranean April–October; Atlantic Ocean — Spain April–September; Cantabrian Sea — Spain April–September.
Which bait is Swordfish caught with?
Baits and lures on record: European squid, Atlantic mackerel, European sardine, mamun, sülünez, deep-diving lure, shrimp.
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