Where to Find Broadbill Swordfish?

Found worldwide in temperate and tropical oceanic and continental shelf waters from the surface to depths of 400 500 fathoms or more. Except when spawning, females prefer cool, deep waters near submarine canyons or coral banks. Males prefer to remain in somewhat warmer waters.

Where do broadbill swordfish live?

Where They Live. Swordfish are found around the world in tropical, temperate, and sometimes cold waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are found in the Gulf Stream of the Western North Atlantic, extending north into the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.

How do you catch broadbill swordfish?

Fishers use pelagic longline gear to catch Broadbill swordfish. These longlines hang in the water column and do not touch the seafloor. There are low levels of bycatch when fishing for Broadbill swordfish, but some sharks, seabirds and other species may be caught when using longline fishing gear.