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Teen Angler Lands Massive Golden Rainbow Trout and Breaks Two West Virginia Records
A 15 year old angler in West Virginia has officially rewritten the state record books after catching a giant golden rainbow trout that shattered two long standing records. The incredible fish weighed 11.84 pounds and measured 28 inches, making it …
Young Angler Lands Massive Rainbow with a Vintage Rod
At most fishing derbies, the biggest stories happen during the official hours. For 20-year-old Rich Courtright, the moment that mattered came after the crowds had thinned and the competition had wrapped. The 76th annual Riverton Fishing Derby took place April …
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 …
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 …
Texas Trophy Run Continues as Guide Lands Another 13-Pound Giant
A Texas bass guide is putting together a streak most anglers only dream about, hauling in a second 13-pound largemouth in just two weeks while fishing a lesser-known reservoir. Early Tuesday morning, guide Lawrence Lee launched onto J.B. Thomas Reservoir, …
Wisconsin Ice Angler Lands a Devil’s Lake Giant That Could Rewrite the Record Books
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
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
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
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
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 …
