Wow! What a catch! Picture this: Luc Ofield, a seasoned fisherman and proprietor of a tackle shop in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood, goes out for what he thinks will be a typical day on the water.
But five grueling hours later, he’s staring down a record-breaking 663.8-pound swordfish. That’s right—a fish that could quite literally tip the scales of California’s fishing records. Talk about the fight of a lifetime!
According to reports, Luc was tethered to the beast via a harness, which added a whole new level of intensity. Imagine being hooked up to a 600+ pound fish, squatting, leaning, and using every ounce of your strength to reel in something that strong for five hours straight.
Exhausting doesn’t even begin to cover it! Luc said it best when he told 10News, “I am a little tired, yes.” Understatement of the year? Probably. But it’s all part of the thrill of the catch.
Here’s the kicker—this catch isn’t just about Luc’s personal triumph. If the paperwork clears with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Luc could be setting a new state record for the largest swordfish ever caught in California, blowing the previous 520-pound record out of the water. It’s not every day you get to beat a record that stood for nearly a year, but hey, that’s fishing for you—unpredictable and full of surprises.
For Luc, fishing has always been more than just a hobby. He’s been reeling in fish since childhood, and even as a business owner today, he still finds time to chase the big ones. And this time, he caught something truly special. As Luc puts it, “Fishing is special. It’s different. It’s getting away from everything. You never know what you’re going to hook.”
Of course, swordfish are no strangers to Southern California waters. These giants can grow up to 15 feet long and weigh over 1,000 pounds, and they’re regularly found off the coast, especially between the mainland and the Channel Islands. But a catch this size? That’s rare, and it’s the stuff of legend.
And Luc isn’t the only one landing big swordfish lately. Just a few weeks before, another group of fishermen snagged a 492-pounder off the coast of San Diego.
It seems the waters are buzzing with monster fish right now, and you can bet this news will have more anglers heading out to see if they can break Luc’s potential new record.
With all the excitement, the paperwork is the final hurdle. Luc plans to submit everything to the CDFW by the end of October, and from there, it’s a waiting game. But whether he secures the record or not, one thing’s for sure—Luc Ofield has an unforgettable fish story that’ll be hard to top!
