California · Southern California
SWORDFISH FISHING
IN LONG BEACH
Long Beach is a solid destination for swordfish fishing, with good fishing in September, October. Book a charter and target swordfish with local experts.
About Swordfish Fishing in Long Beach
An iconic deep-water species prized for incredible fights and outstanding flesh.
Long Beach is a solid destination for swordfish fishing, offering good fishing in September, October. The best months to target swordfish here are September, October.
Scientific name: Xiphias gladius
Swordfish Seasonal Calendar — Long Beach
Month-by-month availability for swordfish in Long Beach, CA.
How to Catch Swordfish in Long Beach
Techniques & Bait
Consult your local charter captain for the most effective baits and techniques in the area.
Recommended Tackle
Your captain will provide all tackle and gear suited to the target species and local conditions.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Long Beach
Top spots where local captains target swordfish and other deep sea fishing species.
Catalina Island
Catalina Island lies 22 miles off Long Beach and its rocky reefs, kelp forests, and deep banks hold trophy calico bass, yellowtail, white seabass, giant sea bass, and bluefin tuna. The island's clear water and diverse structure provide world-class fishing on day and overnight trips from Long Beach.
14-Mile Bank
The 14-Mile Bank is an offshore underwater ridge roughly 14 miles from the Long Beach coast where bluefin tuna, yellowtail, barracuda, and bonito concentrate over structure in the San Pedro Channel. The bank is a premier destination for pelagic fishing during warm-water months when tuna push through.
Horseshoe Bank
Horseshoe Bank is an offshore structure in the San Pedro Channel where yellowtail, barracuda, and bonito congregate over underwater ridges and depth transitions. Charter boats from Long Beach troll and drift the bank during summer for quality pelagic catches within reasonable range.
San Pedro Channel Deep
The deep waters of the San Pedro Channel between Long Beach and Catalina hold bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, and swordfish during warm-water events, with the channel's depth exceeding 2,500 feet. Long-range charter boats work the channel's structure and current edges for trophy pelagic species.
Other Species in Long Beach
More fish you can target while visiting Long Beach.
Rockfish
Yellowtail
White Seabass
Lingcod
Yellowfin Tuna
Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Mahi Mahi
Striped Marlin
Swordfish Fishing in Long Beach — FAQ
Swordfish fishing in Long Beach is productive during September, October.
Swordfish fishing charters in Long Beach are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Consult your local charter captain for the most effective baits and techniques in the area.
No — when you book a charter in Long Beach, your captain provides all required California fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Swordfish regulations in California include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Swordfish in Long Beach, you may also catch Rockfish, Yellowtail, White Seabass, Lingcod, Yellowfin Tuna. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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