Poacher Caught SPEARING Goliath Grouper and Snook in Sebastian Inlet State Park
Witness underwater footage showing protected marine life within a restricted Florida state park. See law enforcement officers confront individuals engaging in illegal spearfishing activities... read more Mar 31st, 2026time here
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Captain Nick LaBadie Hooks Potential World Record Barracuda in Key West
On January 31, 2025, Captain Nick LaBadie was fishing off Key West, Florida, when he landed an impressive 141-centimeter great barracuda using a fly rod. This catch could potentially secure the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. After an intense battle, Nick hooked the barracuda on a needlefish fly and successfully recorded its length on his official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing the fish. The record is currently pending review.Feb 7th, 2025
Captain Cooney Sets World Record for Albacore Tuna
Captain John Cooney has secured the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for albacore tuna aboard the “Shake N Bake” in Ilwaco, Washington. His impressive catch, measuring 64 centimeters, struck his bull trout imitation fly and put up a seven-minute fight before being landed. Cooney meticulously recorded the length using his Official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing the fish back into the water.Feb 6th, 2025
Weston Lands World Record-Breaking Muskie on Mille Lacs Lake
Art Weston, while fishing with guide Nolan Sprengeler on Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake, caught a colossal muskellunge measuring 138 centimeters. This impressive fish, measured on Art's Official IGFA Measuring Device, earned him the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. After a brief yet intense struggle, Art successfully boated the muskie, documented its length, and released it safely back into the lake.Feb 5th, 2025
Kwak’s Record-Breaking Pacific Halibut
On August 24, 2024, Kyle Kwak shattered the IGFA Men’s Junior World Record for Pacific halibut with a monumental 59.59-kilogram (131-pound, 6-ounce) catch. While fishing in Dixon Entrance near Ketchikan, Alaska, Kyle's record-setting halibut took a strip of salmon belly bait as he fished with Captain Colby Witt. This remarkable catch surpassed the previous record by over 7 pounds.Feb 3rd, 2025
Sportfishing Industry Pleased with Withdrawal of Vessel Speed Rule, More Work to be Done
NOAA Fisheries formally withdrew a proposed rule that would have had dire consequences on public access to fishing along much of the eastern seaboard. The North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, originally published in the Federal Register in 2022, would have limited vessels larger than 35 feet from traveling faster than 10 knots (11.5 mph). The proposed speed restrictions would have governed coastal waters from Massachusetts to Florida and been in effect for roughly half the year.Feb 1st, 2025