Saltwater
Swordfish
Xiphias gladius
Hebrew name: דג חרב
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall
- Length range
- 100–350 cm
- Weight range
- 10–200 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–600 m
Habitat
Deep offshore waters, typically at 200–600m during the day. Rises to the surface at night to feed.
Behavior
Solitary deep-water predator that hunts squid and fish. Migrates vertically — deep by day, shallow at night.
Best techniques
- Deep-drop fishing with squid
- Night drifting with lights
- Electric reel deep-dropping
- Buoy gear
