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Kayak Angler Lands a 16-Pound California Pot-Bellied Largemouth
Just before midday on December 13, a routine winter kayak trip turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Max Lee of Clovis, California. As morning fog began to lift from the lake, Lee was scanning the water with his forward-facing sonar, …
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From Hardwood to Open Water: Ben Simmons Finds Purpose While Plotting His Next NBA Chapter
Ben Simmons has a team again—just not one playing under bright NBA arena lights. As his professional basketball future remains on pause, the three-time NBA All-Star has quietly shifted part of his focus to another lifelong passion: fishing. The former …
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Wyoming Boy Makes Fishing History at Just 12 Years Old
On August 9, 2025, Tucker Bass landed a largemouth bass that weighed just 2 pounds, 4 ounces. To some, that number might seem modest. But in the world of competitive angling, that single fish carried historic weight. The International Game …
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Gulf Anglers Rejoice: Lack of Hurricanes Brings Crystal Clear Waters and Fantastic Fishing
The absence of hurricanes and tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico has brought a welcome surprise for anglers: crystal clear waters and incredible fishing opportunities. After a dry summer and a strong early cold front, the shallow waters west …
Panama Snapper Sets Sights on World Record
An angler fishing in Panama has landed a massive Cubera snapper that could set a new world record. Toni Peiro, a guest at Los Buzos Resort, caught the behemoth fish on his last day of fishing with the lodge. The …
Chicago Fishing Scene Abuzz with Record-Breaking Walleye Catch
A memorable birthday outing for Leo Garza turned into a fishing trip for the ages, as he landed a whopping 14.3-pound walleye in Chicago’s Lake Michigan waters. The catch, made on a half-ounce jigging spoon dressed with white tinsel hair, …
Polish Anglers Land Record-Breaking 9.6 Foot Wels Catfish
In a stunning catch, Krzysztof Pyra and Adrian Gontarz, anglers from Poland’s Polish Angling Academy, have landed a massive Wels catfish measuring 292 centimeters (9.6 feet) at Rybnik Reservoir in southern Poland. This incredible catch beats the previous record of …
Invasive Species Alert: Record-Bass in Tennessee Raises Concerns
A Tennessee fishing guide, Caleb Bell, made headlines by catching a state-record Alabama bass, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces, from Parksville Reservoir in Polk County. However, officials are sounding the alarm because this species is considered invasive and threatens local …
Record-Breaking Striped Bass Caught in Ohio Lake
A 72-year-old angler from Ohio has broken the state record for striped bass with a massive 37.375-pound catch. George Bruggeman and his son were fishing at Kiser Lake, a 400-acre reservoir in Champaign County, when Bruggeman landed the monster fish. …
Record-Breaking Murray Cod Sets Upstream Swimming Record for Freshwater Fish
A remarkable Australian freshwater Murray cod has stunned scientists by completing an unprecedented 530-mile journey along a major river system, setting a new record for its species. Named after Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, the fish traveled mostly upstream before turning …
Record-Breaking Catch: Nebraska Guide Lands 105-Pound Blue Catfish in Iowa Waters
A monumental catch has been made in the Missouri River, which forms the border between Nebraska and Iowa. Nebraska fishing guide George Thompson, operating Missouri River Catfish Guides out of Omaha, has broken a 21-year-old record for the largest blue …
Maine Largemouth Bass Sets Record
A 7-pound largemouth bass stole the show on a friends’ fishing trip in Maine. Tom Payne and his friends had been fishing the lakes and ponds near Liberty, Maine, for several days. They were targeting big largemouth bass. The Catch …
Record Buffalo: What You Need to Know About This Giant Fish
Smallmouth buffalo are a type of fish that can grow to massive sizes. Recently, a 54-pound, 7-ounce smallmouth buffalo was caught in Texas, setting a 50-pound line-class world record. What is a Buffalo? Buffalo are a group of fish, including …














