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Record fish caught in Louisiana
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 Louisiana 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: 36 lbs 6 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
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Amberjack
- Weight: 139 lbs 0 oz
- Location: South Timbalier Blk.300
- Record set by Bill Weldon in 2009
- Location: South Timbalier Blk.300
- Record set by Bill Weldon in 2009
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Atlantic Croaker
- Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1972
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1972
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Blue Marlin
- Weight: 1018 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1977
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1977
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Bluefin Tuna
- Weight: 1152 lbs 0 oz
- Location: 30 miles S of South Pass
- Record set by Ron Roland in 2003
- Location: 30 miles S of South Pass
- Record set by Ron Roland in 2003
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Bluefish
- Weight: 21 lbs 2 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982
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Bowfin
- Weight: 20 lbs 13 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1998
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1998
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Buffalo
- Weight: 70 lbs 8 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
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Chain Pickerel
- Weight: 5 lbs 2 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1977
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1977
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Cobia
- Weight: 105 lbs 8 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
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Common Carp
- Weight: 35 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1981
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1981
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Crappie
- Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1969
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1969
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Dolphin
- Weight: 71 lbs 6 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
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Drum
- Weight: 28 lbs 7.04 oz
- Location: Bayou Macon Lake
- Record set by Paul R. Heideman in 2011
- Location: Bayou Macon Lake
- Record set by Paul R. Heideman in 2011
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Great Barracuda
- Weight: 50 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Gulf of Mexico
- Record set by A.C. Mills in 1970
- Location: Gulf of Mexico
- Record set by A.C. Mills in 1970
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Hybrid Bass
- Weight: 15 lbs 3 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1992
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1992
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King Mackerel
- Weight: 82 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
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Largemouth Bass
- Weight: 15 lbs 14 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1994
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1994
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Longbill Spearfish
- Weight: 78 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1964
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1964
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Rainbow Runner
- Weight: 26 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Devil's Tower Platform
- Record set by Bryce Cook in 2008
- Location: Devil's Tower Platform
- Record set by Bryce Cook in 2008
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Red Drum
- Weight: 61 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1992
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1992
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Red Snapper
- Weight: 50 lbs 25 oz
- Location: South Timbalier Blk. 185
- Record set by Capt. Doc Kennedy in 1996
- Location: South Timbalier Blk. 185
- Record set by Capt. Doc Kennedy in 1996
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Redfin Pickerel
- Weight: 1 lbs 13 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1996
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1996
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Sailfish
- Weight: 96 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1953
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1953
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Sheepshead
- Weight: 21 lbs 6 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982
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Skipjack Tuna
- Weight: 31 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Green Canyon Blks.
- Record set by Terry Hunter in 2007
- Location: Green Canyon Blks.
- Record set by Terry Hunter in 2007
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Spotted Bass
- Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
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Striped Bass
- Weight: 47 lbs 13 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1991
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1991
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Tarpon
- Weight: 230 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1993
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1993
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Wahoo
- Weight: 139 lbs 6 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
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Warmouth
- Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1987
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1987
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White Bass
- Weight: 6 lbs 12.96 oz
- Location: Bayou Dorcheat
- Record set by Corey Crochet in 2010
- Location: Bayou Dorcheat
- Record set by Corey Crochet in 2010
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White Marlin
- Weight: 134 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
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Yellowfin Tuna
- Weight: 221 lbs 13 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982