Tag Archives: Fishing news

Record Buffalo: What You Need to Know About This Giant Fish

October 3, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

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

October 1, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

Jeff Kolodzinski, known as the β€œMarathon 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

September 21, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

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 …

The Incredible Journey of a Record-Breaking Blue Catfish

September 8, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

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

August 31, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

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 …

Kayak Angler Lands State Record Bowfin in Minnesota

August 27, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

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 …

Record-Breaking Sockeye Run on the Kenai River

August 17, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

The Kenai River is experiencing an exceptional season for sockeye salmon fishing, with a record-breaking number of fish making their way upstream. Over 200,000 reds have reached the Kenai River in just two days, with 107,787 counted on sonar on …

New Maryland State Record: False Albacore Caught Off Ocean City

July 30, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

A 22-year-old angler from Frederick County has set a new Maryland state record for false albacore, catching a 26.0-pound monster fish on July 20, 2025. Jack Dorman’s impressive catch surpassed the previous record of 23.5 pounds, which was set just …

Young Angler Sets Record with Record-Breaking White Sucker Catch

July 24, 2025 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Sarah

11-Year-Old Sets Arkansas State Record for White Sucker An 11-year-old angler’s patience paid off when he caught a record-breaking white sucker while trout fishing with his father at Bull Shoals Dam. Daniel Bridgmon’s catch weighed 1 pound 15 ounces and …

Record-Breaking Brook Trout Caught in Adirondacks

July 22, 2025 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

Adirondack Angler’s Behemoth Brook Trout Sets New State Record In the heart of the Adirondack backcountry, Ben Ferguson of Lowville reeled in a monster brook trout that has shattered the New York state record. Caught on July 5 in the …