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Fishing NewsYoung 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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Fishing NewsHow 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 NewsFishing 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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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 …
Fisherman Sets Record on 9/11 Anniversary
Jeff Kolodzinski, known as the “Marathon Man,” set another 24-hour fishing record on September 11 in Spring Lake, Illinois. The final tally was 2,977 fish, breaking his previous record of 2,143 fish. This impressive feat was achieved through dedication and …
Wisconsin’s New Muskie Record Shattered: A 56-Inch Giant
A remarkable catch has been made on Green Bay, Wisconsin, as guide Jeff Van Remortel landed a 56-inch muskie that has set a new state record for catch-and-release fishing. The impressive fish measured 26 inches in girth and was caught …
Monstrous Cobia Sets New World Record
A stunning 175-pound cobia caught off the coast of Perth, Australia has shattered the previous IGFA all-tackle world record by a whopping 40 pounds. The incredible catch was made by 18-year-old angler Koby Duncan while fishing with his friends on …
The Incredible Journey of a Record-Breaking Blue Catfish
In a remarkable turn of events, a blue catfish has made history by breaking West Virginia’s state records not once, not twice, but three times. This extraordinary fish has been caught multiple times by different anglers, each time setting a …
Alaskan Angler Sets Example with 325-Pound Halibut Catch-And-Release
A Homer angler recently caught a lifetime fish, a 325-pound halibut, but instead of keeping it, he released it back into the water. Gary Walker, who had been trying to catch this fish for 43 years, believes in preserving large …
Maryland Anglers Chase State Fishing Records in 2025
The pursuit of state fishing records is heating up in Maryland, with six new records already set in 2025. Anglers are leveraging Department of Natural Resources tools, adhering to regulations, and targeting prime locations to catch the biggest fish. Recent …
Kayak Angler Lands State Record Bowfin in Minnesota
Ben Erb, a lifelong fisherman and fisheries biologist from Minnesota, has set a new state record for catch-and-release bowfin fishing. Erb caught a 31-inch bowfin in the Mississippi River while kayaking on a whim with his afternoon free. Initially, he …
