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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 …
Mendocino Angler Lands Rare Rockfish That Could Rewrite the Record Books
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
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 …
