Record fish caught in Hawaii

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October 21, 2022
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Record fish caught in Hawaii

Anglers the world over gather regularly for fishing derbies to see who can land the biggest catch. But record-breaking fish can be caught at anytime, weighed on an International Game Fish Association-certified scale at any number of tackle shops or marinas, and compared to the IGFA's online records database. Sport-fishing enthusiasts can even have their own scales certified by the IGFA for a $40 fee.

compiled a list of record fish caught in Hawaii using data from . Fish pictured are not the actual record catch. Keep reading to see which bodies of water in your state hold some of the most massive fish around.

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African Pompano

- Weight: 48 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Laie Point - Oahu
- Record set by Eric Imasaka in 1979
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Albacore Tuna

- Weight: 89 lbs 3.2 oz
- Location: Pohiki
- Record set by Louis Bolos Jr in 2011
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Amberjack

- Weight: 151 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Kona - Hawaii
- Record set by Justin Lazar in 2010
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Bigeye Tuna

- Weight: 231 lbs 14.4 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Barber's Point
- Record set by Taylor Hong, Darren Yamasaki & Ryan Souza in 2012
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Blue Marlin

- Weight: 1805 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Waianae - Oahu
- Record set by Gail Choy-Kaleiki in 1970
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Bluegill Sunfish

- Weight: 0 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Lake Wilson
- Record set by June Rae Maeda in 2000
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Channel Catfish

- Weight: 43 lbs 13 oz
- Location: Lake Wilson
- Record set by Dayton Miyamura in 1974
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Grass Carp

- Weight: 13 lbs 4.5 oz
- Location: Waita Reservoir
- Record set by Darrell K. Ariola in 1996
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Great Barracuda

- Weight: 77 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Olowalu - Maui
- Record set by Dean Hayashi in 1992
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Ladyfish

- Weight: 22 lbs 3 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Pearl Harbor - Oahu
- Record set by Darryl Nakasone in 1985
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Largemouth Bass

- Weight: 9 lbs 9.4 oz
- Location: Waita Reservoir
- Record set by Dickie Broyles in 1992
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Mako Shark

- Weight: 1207 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Kona - Hawaii
- Record set by Jodie Daniels in 1990
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Rainbow Runner

- Weight: 30 lbs 15 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Hawaii
- Record set by Hobie Goodale in 1963
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Rainbow Trout

- Weight: 5 lbs 10.56 oz
- Location: Kawaikoi Stream
- Record set by Mark I. Sueyasu in 1991
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Red Snapper

- Weight: 11 lbs 6 oz
- Location: Ka'ena Pt., O'ahu
- Record set by Michael Matsunaga in 2005
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Sailfish

- Weight: 119 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Kailua-Kona - Hawaii
- Record set by Ed Sceery in 1983
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Skipjack Tuna

- Weight: 40 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Haleiwa
- Record set by David Borgman in 2000
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Smallmouth Bass

- Weight: 4 lbs 2.24 oz
- Location: Manoa Stream
- Record set by Brian Suyeoka in 1997
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Swordfish

- Weight: 503 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Kona - Hawaii
- Record set by Josh Bunch in 2006
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Thresher Shark

- Weight: 952 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Kona
- Record set by John Patterson / Bill Rhee in 2007
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Tilapia

- Weight: 2 lbs 7.04 oz
- Location: Wailoa Pond
- Record set by Justin Matsu in 1999
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Wahoo

- Weight: 133 lbs 3.2 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Pohoiki - Hawaii
- Record set by Tom Brandt in 2000
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Yellowfin Tuna

- Weight: 325 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Lanai
- Record set by Joey Cabell in 1990

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