Who fishes swordfish out of Haulover
One local charter lists swordfish out of Haulover: Sea Cross, run by Captain Rafael Mayans (listed as Capt. Rafael), which carries the species on its target list. Inlet, launch and conditions sources are on the Haulover port page.
If you book, ask the captain about depth, ground and timing before you go. If you run your own boat, the marks near the inlet are covered below.
When the fish are around and how far boats run
Sea Cross lists swordfish without a depth, ground or season, and no local run distance or season is published for this port. The swordfish fishing guide covers timing, depth and method in general, and the Atlantic Southeast swordfish guide (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide) covers the regional season and run distances.
Grounds and structure near the inlet
Three named marks sit near the inlet. The table lists each with its depth where one is given.
| Name | Type | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules | Reef modules, second reef, eastern edge | 60 ft |
| Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef | Artificial reef | |
| Sailfish Alley | Contour edge, locally named | 100 ft |
Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules
The modules sit on the eastern edge of the second reef at approximately 60 ft.
Bal Harbour Mitigation Artificial Reef
This is a named artificial reef near Haulover.
Sailfish Alley
Sailfish Alley is a locally named contour edge at 100 ft. The name refers to sailfish, and the billfish guides cover that fishery. The 100 ft contour shows on the Chart Contours layer, though chart layers are not for navigation.
All three marks are reef and contour structure inside 100 ft, which is shallower than swordfish water. The species and regional guides linked above cover the deeper grounds.
FAQ: swordfish out of Haulover
Do charters out of Haulover fish for swordfish?
Sea Cross, with Captain Rafael Mayans (Capt. Rafael), lists swordfish as a target, without a depth, ground or season. Ask the captain about depth, ground and timing before you book.
How deep is Sailfish Alley?
Sailfish Alley is a locally named contour edge at 100 ft.
Are the reefs off Sunny Isles swordfish grounds?
No. The Sunny Isles Reef Restoration modules are reef structure on the eastern edge of the second reef at approximately 60 ft. For where swordfish are fished regionally, see the Atlantic Southeast swordfish guide.
When is swordfish season for swordfish fishing out of Haulover?
Sea Cross publishes no season for swordfish. The swordfish fishing guide and the regional guide cover timing more broadly.
Is Haulover well documented as a swordfish port?
No. The documented local picture is one charter listing plus three named marks near the inlet. The regional guide covers the wider picture.
What rules apply to swordfish from Haulover?
Florida FWC rules apply in state waters, and NOAA Fisheries rules apply in federal waters. Check the Florida and federal rules pages linked above before you fish.
