Swordfish Fishing Report Out of San Diego

Dan McGonagle • January 12, 2026
large swordfish caught out of San Diego, CA by fishing charter

Fishing report for swordfish in san diego, CA

This was our second swordfish of the season caught by our fishing charter. Today, we were fishing the 9-mile bank, which is 12 miles off of the beach. One of our local banks that commonly holds swordfish and other species around this time of the season.

We were fishing using a deep drop method of fishing, using heavy weights, electric, fishing rails, and large squid as bait.  If you've never tried it, it's a unique style of fishing for Swordfish, or in general.

Swordfish can be difficult in terms of waiting time. Sometimes you have to put in a lot of time to get a bite and you’re basically fishing in the dark.  But trust me, it’s all well and worth it once you do get that bite.  And at that point, you're going to battle with the gladiator of the sea!

This was a great trip with my dad and my good friend John, who recently had a stroke and it was great to get them on the water and tight on a swordfish. This swordfish weighed 235 pounds on the scale.

If you're interested in a Swordfish fishing charter in the San Diego, CA area, look me up! 


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