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Young Angler Lands Record Crappie and Celebrates with a Fresh Catch Meal
An 11-year-old Texas angler may have secured a new junior waterbody record after reeling in an impressive black crappie during a family fishing trip. The standout catch, weighing 1.75 pounds, was one of 18 fish caught that day and is …
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How Two Anglers Saved a Record Trout Overnight
Catching a potential record fish is only part of the challenge. Keeping it fresh long enough for an official weigh-in can be just as difficult. That situation became very real for two anglers deep in the Adirondack backcountry after landing …
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Fishing on the Front Lines: A Day in the Strait of Hormuz
A routine fishing trip in one of the world’s most volatile waterways quickly turned into a stark reminder of how closely everyday life and global conflict can intersect. The outing began under calm conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, a …
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Tillamook Angler Reels in Potentially Record-Breaking Fish
Rebecca Jones, a Tillamook angler, wasn’t expecting a world record catch when she set out for a fishing trip near Garibaldi, Oregon. But that’s exactly what she might have landed! Jones was hoping for dinner, but instead reeled in a …
Maryland Welcomes a New Fallfish Fishing Champion with Record Catch
Westernport angler, Blake Cronk, has reeled in a whopper, not just any whopper, but a Maryland state record fallfish! This impressive catch, weighing in at a hefty 3.2 pounds, dethrones the previous record of 3.0 pounds set in June 2023. …
Missouri Man Reels in World Record Bighead Carp: “You’ve Got to be Kidding Me!”
A Missouri angler reeled in a whopper last week, shattering not only a state record but also a world record carp. George Chance, from Festus, Missouri, was bank fishing for catfish on the Mississippi River when he hooked into a …
Dungeness Crab Fishing Season Ending Early for Most of California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced an early closure for Dungeness crab fishing across much of the state, affecting both commercial and recreational fishers. This decision, revealed in a press release provided by OCEANA, targets fisheries using …
Chris Hemsworth Takes His Son Fishing in the Rain
Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor, recently shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram, where he’s seen teaching one of his sons how to fish. The 40-year-old actor, who shares three children with his wife Elsa Pataky—13-year-old daughter India …
Monterey Bay Fishermen Prepare for Potential Salmon Fishing Season Cancellation
As deliberations about the fate of salmon fishing off the California coast continue, fishermen in the Monterey Bay area are gearing up for what could be another challenging season. With the last two California salmon fishing seasons already canceled, there’s …
Historic Fishing Shacks Washed Away by Record High Tide in Maine
Maine’s coast faced unprecedented challenges over the weekend as freezing cold storms wreaked havoc, resulting in the destruction of over 100-year-old fishing shacks. The quaint structures, situated at Fisherman’s Point, Willard Beach, in South Portland, fell victim to a record …
Kansas Angler Lands World-Record Paddlefish
Chad Williams of Olathe made headlines with his extraordinary catch during the opening of paddlefish snagging season at the Lake of the Ozarks. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Williams reeled in a massive 164-pound, 13-ounce paddlefish on Sunday, …
Idaho State-Record Tiger Trout Disqualified Due to Fishing License Issue
The Idaho fishing records book underwent a significant alteration when state officials were compelled to retract an angler’s record nearly six months after its certification. Unlike previous fishing-records controversies, the authenticity of Kody King’s tiger trout‘s weight was not in …
Teenager Achieves New West Virginia Record with Massive Tiger Trout Catch
In a remarkable feat, 16-year-old Nathan Smith from Burlington, W.Va., has secured the title of the new state record holder for tiger trout in West Virginia. The impressive catch took place on a Saturday morning at New Creek Dam Site …














