Tag Archives: Record Catch

Wisconsin Ice Angler Lands a Devil’s Lake Giant That Could Rewrite the Record Books

March 5, 2026 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

What started as a quiet day on the ice turned into absolute pandemonium when a Wisconsin angler pulled up a yellow perch that may rewrite North Dakota’s record books. Alan Hintz has spent more than 50 years ice fishing, chasing …

Massive 15.75 Pound Largemouth Could Set New Tennessee Record

February 28, 2026 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

A giant largemouth bass caught on Nickajack Lake may soon rewrite the record books in Tennessee. The fish, weighing an impressive 15.75 pounds, is currently under review and could surpass the existing state record set in 2015. Sequatchie County angler …

Young Angler Lands Record-Breaking Freshwater Drum in Vermont

February 25, 2026 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

Vermont officials have confirmed a new state fishing record after an impressive catch during the 2025 season. A massive freshwater drum landed last summer has now been officially recognized as the largest ever recorded in the state. Ten-year-old Grayson Carey …

Monster California Bass Faces Record Disqualification After Legal Misstep

February 22, 2026 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

Kayak angler Damian Thao landed what could have been one of the largest largemouth bass ever recorded in California, but a little-known regulation may prevent the catch from being officially recognized. The fish, weighing 18.75 pounds on a certified scale, …

Record-Breaking Rainbow Trout Stuns Anglers at Dworshak Reservoir

January 31, 2026 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

While many Idaho anglers were focused on winter ice conditions in mid-January, one fisherman at Dworshak Reservoir had a very different reason to pull out a tape measure. On January 13, Todd Phillips of Fruitland landed a rainbow trout so …

Mendocino Angler Lands Rare Rockfish That Could Rewrite the Record Books

January 27, 2026 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

A Mendocino County fisherman is still waiting on official confirmation, but his recent catch has already made waves along the Northern California coast. Brendan Walsh reeled in a canary rockfish that could potentially set both state and world records, turning …

Wyoming Boy Makes Fishing History at Just 12 Years Old

December 17, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

On August 9, 2025, Tucker Bass landed a largemouth bass that weighed just 2 pounds, 4 ounces. To some, that number might seem modest. But in the world of competitive angling, that single fish carried historic weight. The International Game …

Panama Snapper Sets Sights on World Record

November 30, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

An angler fishing in Panama has landed a massive Cubera snapper that could set a new world record. Toni Peiro, a guest at Los Buzos Resort, caught the behemoth fish on his last day of fishing with the lodge. The …

Chicago Fishing Scene Abuzz with Record-Breaking Walleye Catch

November 28, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

A memorable birthday outing for Leo Garza turned into a fishing trip for the ages, as he landed a whopping 14.3-pound walleye in Chicago’s Lake Michigan waters. The catch, made on a half-ounce jigging spoon dressed with white tinsel hair, …

Invasive Species Alert: Record-Bass in Tennessee Raises Concerns

November 20, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

A Tennessee fishing guide, Caleb Bell, made headlines by catching a state-record Alabama bass, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces, from Parksville Reservoir in Polk County. However, officials are sounding the alarm because this species is considered invasive and threatens local …