Swordfish out of Sneads Ferry at a glance
The only swordfish offering listed out of Sneads Ferry is Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing’s Bluefin Tuna/Swordfish/Marlin trip. The record names no other local swordfish trip.
This page is for anglers running their own boat out of Sneads Ferry. It covers who lists swordfish here, the named reference points near New River Inlet, and where to find the wider picture.
- Operator: Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing, Capt. John C. Cruise III
- Trip: Bluefin Tuna/Swordfish/Marlin, call for pricing and availability
- Reference points: AR 398, New River Reef (AR-355), Divers Rock, New River Inlet sea buoy area
When the fish are around
No swordfish season, months, or water temperatures are published for this port, and the Pelagic Hunter combined trip lists none either. Timing, depth, and method are covered in the swordfish species guide.
Where boats run and the local reference points
No swordfish grounds, depth, or run distance are published for this port, and the combined Pelagic Hunter trip is the only swordfish offering listed. For the wider offshore picture, see the regional swordfish guide (see also the wider Atlantic Southeast guide).
These are the named local reference points near New River Inlet:
| Name | Type | Depth given |
|---|---|---|
| AR 398 | New River estuarine reef | 8 ft |
| New River Reef (AR-355) | Artificial reef | |
| Divers Rock | Structure | 45 ft |
| New River Inlet sea buoy area | Inlet reference point |
New River Inlet sea buoy area
This is the reference point at the mouth of New River Inlet for boats leaving Sneads Ferry. The other points on this list sit on either side of it.
New River Reef (AR-355)
AR-355 is a local artificial reef near the inlet. Chart Contours shows the depth around it, though chart layers are not for navigation.
Divers Rock
Divers Rock sits in 45 ft. No position, distance, or bearing is published.
AR 398
AR 398 is the New River estuarine reef, in 8 ft.
How it is fished and who fishes for them
No local swordfish method is published for this port; the species guide covers method. If you are also looking at marlin on the same run, the billfish guides cover that side.
Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
Capt. John C. Cruise III runs Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing. Details are on the Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing website. News coverage names the vessel as the Pelagic Hunter II.
The Bluefin Tuna/Swordfish/Marlin trip
This is a combined trip, and Pelagic Hunter lists swordfish as part of it. It publishes no grounds, depth, or season for the trip. Call Pelagic Hunter for pricing and availability.
FAQ
Is there a swordfish season for Sneads Ferry?
No season is published for this port. The species guide covers timing.
Who runs swordfish fishing out of Sneads Ferry?
Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing, with Capt. John C. Cruise III. Swordfish is part of a combined Bluefin Tuna/Swordfish/Marlin trip, so swordfish fishing out of Sneads Ferry runs through that one listing.
Are the reefs near New River Inlet swordfish grounds?
The published depths are 8 ft at AR 398 and 45 ft at Divers Rock. No depth is printed for AR-355. The species guide covers swordfish depths.
What does the Pelagic Hunter trip cost?
Call Pelagic Hunter for pricing and availability.
Where are the swordfish rules?
Federal Atlantic HMS rules come from NOAA Fisheries. The state and federal rules pages cover the details.
