In February, 2026, angler Kyle Hatrock landed a 27 inch long Westslope cutthroat trout while fishing on Lake Pend Oreille. Hatrock’s fish set a new Idaho state record for the species in the catch-and-release category. “We’d just got all the … Continued
In March 2026, a new Georgia state record longnose gar was caught by angler Silas Turner of Hawkinsville, Ga. Turner landed the record setting gar while fishing on Lake Blackshear. Turner’s catch weighed 31 pounds, 14 ounces, and replaces the … Continued
Lake Champlain is famous for its trophy class fisheries. In recent years, the lake has produced numerous outstanding fish. In June 2025, 10-year-old Grayson Carey of Colchester set a new Vermont state record for freshwater drum while competing in the … Continued
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NDGFD) recently announced that a new North Dakota state record has been set for tiger trout. On January 4, 2026, angler Evan Trottier caught a 6 pound, 2 ounce tiger trout while ice … Continued
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently recognized a new state record for longnose gar. On December 30, Indiana resident Justin Brown caught the record-setting gar on the Ohio River using a jigging spoon. The fish weighed 23 pounds, … Continued