Alabama, Gulf Coast, United States 🇺🇸
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 31, 2026
Total Purse
$100,000
Varies based on fleet size and Calcutta entries
Dates
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 31, 2026
Moon Phase by Day
The Swordfish Showdown takes place along the Alabama Gulf Coast in May, drawing teams competing for swordfish with a $100,000 purse available to anglers who break the Mississippi state record. Competition runs throughout the month with flexible weigh-in windows, allowing participants to fish their own schedule while pursuing deep-water swordfish. Originally developed by legendary sword fishermen, this tournament has established itself as a destination event for anglers targeting trophy-class swordfish in the Gulf.
Target Species
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🌓 Up the Moon = peak bite building · 🌕 Full Moon = less daytime bite · 🌗 Down the Moon = peak bite building
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Swordfish Showdown
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