Noun
A name applied to several distinct fishes
The garfish (Tylosurus, / Belone, longirostris) and allied species.
The saury, a slender fish of the Atlantic coast (Scomberesox saurus).
The Tetrapturus albidus, a large oceanic species related to the swordfish; the spearfish.
The American fresh-water garpike (Lepidosteus osseus).
Source: Webster's dictionaryBlue marlin as well as a few black marlin, striped marlin and sailfish have kept the offshore anglers occupied; the blue billfish flags and red release flags that are seen flapping from the outriggers of the returning boats are quite a sight. Source: Internet
The billfish numbers overall (363) were the second best since 2011. Source: Internet
This study included billfish that were caught on both recreational and commercial fishing gear (longline). Source: Internet
The marlin bite continues off Bermagui with more billfish caught and tagged off the 12-Mile Reef in recent days. Source: Internet
Even more exciting is the increased numbers of billfish being spotted recently. Source: Internet
On the nice days, there have been some dorado and billfish along with some yellowtail that are starting to show off La Ribera. Source: Internet