Can I Keep?Swordfish Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational swordfish size limits, bag limits and seasons in 4 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | Minimum Size Limit: 47" lower jaw/fork length; 25" cleithrum to keel | 1 per person | Season: Open year-round |
| Louisiana | 47 inches Lower Jaw Fork Length (LJFL) or 25 inches Cleithrum to… | Recreational fishing vessels shall not possess more than one… | Open year-round in state waters |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 47 Lower Jaw FL | Number of fish bag/possession: No Limit | — |
| South Carolina | 47-inch FL from lower jaw OR 25-inch cleithrum to caudal keel | 1 per person per day not to exceed 4 per vessel per trip | — |