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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 …
Record-Breaking Sockeye Run on the Kenai River
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
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
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
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 …
Rescuers Free 500-Pound Leatherback Sea Turtle Tangled in Cape Cod Bay Fishing Gear
A 500-pound leatherback sea turtle entangled in multiple sets of fishing gear was successfully rescued last Wednesday in Cape Cod Bay by the Marine Animal Entanglement Response team from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown. According to officials, the …
Monster Carp Shatters Connecticut Freshwater Record at Over 58 Pounds
A new benchmark in Connecticut freshwater fishing has been set. On June 21, 2025, Norbert “Norbie” Samok of Westchester County, New York, landed a massive 58.05-pound common carp from Lake Zoar, rewriting the state’s record books. Officially confirmed by the …
Miracle Catch: Florida Woman Hooks Record African Pompano on Light Tackle
Yvonne Norman of Lake Asbury, Florida, may have landed a new world record while trolling off the coast of St. Augustine on June 16. While targeting king mackerel with her brother, Will Van Duyn, Norman hooked and landed an African …
Reeling in Innovation: How One Texan Is 3D-Printing His Way to Better Bass Catches
The future of fishing is here—and it’s being printed, not purchased. One inventive Texas angler is proving that innovation and a bit of tech-savvy thinking can revolutionize how bass are caught. Meet Goya Lin, a Texas fisherman who designs and …
Angler Catches Largest Freshwater Fish Ever Landed in Connecticut
On May 25, 2025, Connecticut angler Rafal Wlazlo etched his name into the state’s fishing history books by landing an enormous 45-pound, 8-ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah. This remarkable catch has now been officially confirmed and certified by the …
