The Longbill Spearfish is found in deep waters off the Florida coast, plus the Bahamas and Caribbean. Catches of the fish are however rare and all fish caught should be released.  The fish usually run between 20 to 40lbs and may reach as much as 75lbs or more.
The World Record is 94lbs 12ozs and the Florida Record is 61lbs 8ozs.

The dorsal fin is quite distinctive compared to the Sailfish and not nearly as or high. The fishes colour is not dissimilar to that of a Sailfish also, with the upper body part being navy blue and the sides and underbody being silvery. Available data suggests that the fish matures by 2 years of age and rarely lives past 4 to 5 years. The fish are pelagic and feed at or near the surface, eating mainly small fish & squid.

Spearfish cannot be targeted and any catches are by chance. If caught it is usual that the angler was trying to catch either Marlin, Tuna or Sailfish. They fight extremely well with long runs. Great on light tackle.

Believed to be good eating from reports. However should be released. Our picture shows Capt. Tony Allen with  a Spearfish captured in Mauritius, Indian Ocean where the species are plentiful. If you want to catch this specie, try the island of Madeira where the World Record fish has just been captured. My colleague there says these fish are plentiful there.