Swordfish Fishing Out of Corpus Christi: Grounds and Runs
A port briefing for owner-operators running from Packery Channel and Port Aransas. It covers the nearshore TPWD reefs, the 65-mile run to Ranzels Rock, the Ant Hills rigs in about 200 feet and 29 Fathom Bank.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Cocodrie: Depth, Grounds, Charters
Swordfish water off Cocodrie is about 1200 ft, well past the named banks and reefs on the way out. Here are the depths of that structure, who runs swordfish trips, and where to check the rules.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Cape May: Canyons, Depths, Rigs
Which canyons Cape May boats run for swordfish, the depths fish hold at by day and after dark, and how local captains rig. It also covers the charters and tournaments that work this port.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Boynton Beach: Grounds, Charters
The run offshore Boynton through Boynton Inlet, the named reefs and wrecks that mark the way, the two charters that list swordfish, and the state and federal rules to check first.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Biloxi: Season, Depth, Grounds
Biloxi captains split on the swordfish season, but they agree on deep water, about 1700 ft. Here is where boats run, how locals fish it and which buoy to watch.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Belmar: Grounds, Runs and Boats
The named bottom off Belmar runs from Sea Girt Reef in 60 ft to the Mud Hole in 240 ft. Here is how local boats deep drop on electric reels and who runs swordfish from Shark River Inlet.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Beach Haven: Season, Canyon, Boats
When Beach Haven boats target swordfish, where they run on Hudson Canyon, and how daytime deep-drop and night sets differ. Includes the named reefs off Little Egg Inlet and the local charters that list swords.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Barnegat Light: Night and Day
How Barnegat Light boats fish for swordfish, from the 30-hour overnight trip to the canyon edges to daytime deep drops later summer into early fall. Includes Barnegat Light Reef wreck positions and the local charters that list sword.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Avalon: Season, Grounds, History
Avalon's swordfish record runs June through September across 1914 to 1916, with boats at Seal Rocks and near Catalina Harbor. Here are the named grounds near port, the Tuna Club launch method and the September tournament.
By Breakpoint Team
Swordfish Fishing Out of Atlantic City: Depth, Bait, Marks
Atlantic City swordfish hold about 1,000 ft down during the day in the deep-water canyons. Here are the local baits, tackle and lights, the Atlantic City Reef marks, the port's NOAA station and the charters that target swordfish.
By Breakpoint Team