Over 25 years ago, a Kansas angler made waves in the fishing world with an astonishing catch that would set both a state and world record. But as time passes, the question remains: Could this legendary catfish ever be outdone? …

Midway through a 10-day charter trip, a North Carolina angler hooks a 443-pound giant, setting the stage for a new IGFA record. In mid-November, aboard the renowned 124-foot charter boat Excel, North Carolina angler Earl Gill IV made headlines by …

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has introduced new fishing restrictions in the South Fork of the Flathead River and its tributaries after recent reports of record-low bull trout spawning nest counts. The measures, aimed at protecting this threatened species, …

A chance catch turned into a world record for Alexandra Spring when she landed a 33-pound, 14-ounce Atlantic halibut off Cape Cod. This remarkable flatfish earned her the IGFA’s 30-pound line-class record, marking her tenth world record overall. From Florida …

A new record has been set for the largest Chinook, or king salmon, caught in Montana. Weighing in at a remarkable 32.62 pounds, the catch was made on August 9, 2024, at Fort Peck Lake by Malta native, Jim Fauth, …

In a remarkable and unprecedented event, a recent study revealed that over 2 million Atlantic cod consumed a staggering 10 million capelin fish within a few hours, marking the largest recorded feeding frenzy by fish in terms of numbers and …

On a Monday outing in late October, Ty Smith set a new South Dakota bowfishing record by landing a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout on Lake Oahe. The record-breaking catch was promptly verified by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP), …

In October 2024, seasoned record-chaser Art Weston hooked what may be a world-record 54-inch muskie on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is currently reviewing the catch for potential world-record status in the all-tackle length category. …

South Dakota’s Lake Oahe recently became the stage for a remarkable achievement in bowfishing, as a new state record was set. Ty Smith, an avid bowfisherman, successfully landed a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout, shattering previous records and capturing the attention …

Eric Mayo, an enthusiastic Mississippi angler, has made waves by breaking the state record for longear sunfish, capturing a remarkable specimen that measured 8 3/8 inches and weighed 0.51 pounds. Known for his skill in using both fly rods and …