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Tag Archives: Record Catch
56-Pound Almaco Jack Shatters North Carolina State Record Off Outer Banks
A new state fishing record has been set in North Carolina for Almaco Jack, a species known for its powerful runs and deepwater fights. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has officially certified the massive …
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 …
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 …
Biloxi Angler Reels in Historic Vermilion Snapper, Setting New Mississippi Saltwater Record
The Gulf waters off Mississippi have once again proven themselves a rich fishing ground, as Biloxi resident Joseph Hoang etched his name into state history books with a record-breaking catch. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) officially certified Hoang’s …
Angler Lands Giant 24-Pound Brown Trout, Shattering Shaver Lake Record
A quiet day of fishing at Shaver Lake turned into a legendary moment for 72-year-old angler Steve Jones on May 16, when he landed the lake’s largest recorded brown trout. The fish measured an astonishing 37.5 inches and weighed in …
Mahi Milestone: Georgia Angler Ties State Record with 68-Pound Catch
Cade Quick of Glennville, Georgia, has reeled in a trophy-sized dolphin fish — also known as mahi mahi — that officially ties the state’s saltwater fishing record. The impressive catch weighed in at 68 pounds, 9.28 ounces and was landed …
Oklahoma Angler Sets New World Record While Battling Invasive Carp
Oklahoma fishing guide Bryan Baker has broken his own world record by landing a massive 118-pound, 10-ounce bighead carp at Grand Lake. The catch tops his previous 2023 record by seven ounces and underscores his ongoing mission to combat invasive …
Anglers Set Two New State Records in West Virginia Waters
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has confirmed two new state fishing records set in April, marking notable achievements for anglers and reflecting the diversity of the state’s fisheries. Jason Floyd of Washington, W.Va., established a new state …
Georgia Angler Ties State Record with Massive Spotted Sunfish
Atkinson County fisherman Wesley Daniels landed a giant spotted sunfish while catfishing on the Suwannee River, tying Georgia’s state record. The hefty panfish weighed 12 ounces and measured 8 ½ inches, matching the record previously set by Jamie Boyette in …
