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APPROVED: On November 11, 2024, Earl Gill IV was fishing aboard the Excel captained by Justin Fleck, when he landed this massive 200.94-kilogram (443-pound) yellowfin tuna. With this fish, Earl has set the IGFA All-Tackle World Record as well as the IGFA Men’s 60-kg (130 lb.)

On January 18, 1985, James Eckhart landed this impressive 28.8-kg (63 lb, 8 oz) king mackerel, setting the men's 4-kg (8 lb) line class world record for the species. Eckhart caught the fish while trolling a live bait off Key West, Florida with IGFA Legendary Captain Ralph Delph.

On April 22, 1954, angler Kimberly Wiss (record application filed as Mrs. Charles Hughes) landed this incredible 691.73-kg (1,525-lb) black marlin to set the IGFA Women's 60-kg (130 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. She was fishing out of the famed Cabo Blanco, Peru,

By the early 1930s, IGFA founder Michael Lerner realized just how little was known about the ocean’s giants. Instead of waiting for answers, he set out to find them. In 1936, Lerner launched the first of what would become a legendary series of global fishing expeditions. He and

PENDING WORLD RECORD: On April 8, 2025, Art Weston was fishing Lake Livingston, Texas, when he landed this incredible 69.40-kilogram (153-pound) alligator gar. With this fish Art could potentially set the IGFA Men's 1-kg (2 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. Art was

On May 4, 2021, Thomas Farchione landed this enormous 2.83-kilogram (6-pound, 4-ounce) redear sunfish out of Lake Havasu, Arizona, to set the IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species - the same lake where the previous redear sunfish All-Tackle World Record was also caught.

On August 24, 2024, Kyle Kwak set the IGFA Men’s Junior World Record for Pacific halibut with a 59.59-kilogram (131-pound, 6-ounce) catch. Fishing in the Dixon Entrance near Ketchikan, Alaska, Kyle’s record-breaking halibut struck a strip of salmon belly while he was fishing with

📘 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤. The 2025 IGFA World Record Game Fishes book is now available—marking 82 years of global angling achievement, record-breaking catches, and the ongoing fight to protect the sport we love. This

On May 15, 2018, angler Lionel Ferguson was fishing Richeison Pond, Tennessee, when he landed this 2.47 kg (5 lb, 7 oz) black crappie to set the IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species. Following genetic testing to confirm the species, this monster crappie officially

On May 1, 1987, William Sligar was fishing Bull Shoals Lake in Bull Shoals, Arkansas when he landed this 24.04-kilogram (53-pound) landlocked striped bass. William was trolling a Rapala Shad Rap when this record bass struck. He was able to land the fish after a 40-minute fight

FORTY-YEAR RECORD: On May 17th, 1985, Les Anderson was drift fishing the Kenai River when something took his spin glow lure. After an amazing 40-minute battle, Les hauled in the massive 44.11-kilogram (97-pound, 4-ounce) chinook salmon. To this day, the catch still stands as both

HISTORIC WORLD RECORD: On May 19, 1998, angler Ken Paulie set the IGFA All-Tackle world record for flathead catfish with this 55.79 kg (123 lb, 0 oz) behemoth from the Elk City Reservoir in Independence, Kansas. Paulie was fishing a live minnow on a jig head while using a Zebco

🎣𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦! Eight-year-old Ella Smith recently caught and released her very first blue marlin—all by herself! When the crew asked if she wanted to hand over the rod, she had one answer: “NO!” The IGFA is proud to recognize Ella’s incredible accomplishment

9-year-old angler Tyler Kross was fishing a pond in Southbury, Connecticut on May 20, 2023, when he landed a 16.58-kilogram (36-pound, 9-ounce) common carp. With this fish, Tyler set the IGFA Men’s Smallfry World Record for the species. Tyler bested the potential record carp

Lou Marron was fishing with Captain Eddie Wall aboard the Flying Heart off the coast of Iquique, Chile on May 7, 1953, when sportfishing history was made. Marron was trolling a bonito when this record-setting sword struck. After a back breaking two-hour fight, Marron was able to

On May 22, 2020, angler McKenzie Turner, who was 16 at the time, caught this incredible 13.79-kilogram (30-pound, 6-ounce) red snapper to set the IGFA Female-Junior World Record and the Women's 24-kg (50 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. She was bottom fishing with

🎣 The 2025 IGFA Day Online Auction is happening now! Through Sunday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. ET, bid to win unforgettable fishing trips, high-end gear, artwork, jewelry, and more—all in support of ethical angling and game fish conservation around the world. Every bid helps

This week, we’re celebrating the outdoor experiences that hook us for life—and the public lands and waters that make them possible. Held during the first full week of June in the U.S., National Fishing and Boating Week marks the unofficial start of summer on the water. Across

On June 15, 2020, Emiliana Nebot Jurado caught this massive 23.62-kilogram, (52-pound, 1-ounce) broomtail grouper while fishing in Isla Santa Clara, Ecuador to set the IGFA Female-Smallfry World Record for the species. She was trolling a Bomber CD30 behind her father’s boat, La

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙄𝙂𝙁𝘼!🎣 On this day in 1939, the International Game Fish Association was founded by passionate anglers committed to preserving the integrity of the sport—including visionaries Michael and Helen Lerner. What began as a shared dream has