Newly Approved IGFA World Records
To see all newly approved IGFA World Records since December 2024, please click here.
Weston’s Muskellunge
Art Weston was fishing with guide Nolan Sprengeler on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota when he landed a massive muskellunge. The muskie measured 138 centimeters on Art’s Official IGFA Measuring Device, earning the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. The record-breaking fish struck Art’s lure and was boated after a brief but intense fight. After documenting the length and taking a few photos, Art released the fish safely back into the water.
Williams’ Snubnose Pompano
On October 12, 2024, Craig Williams landed an impressive 4.62-kilogram (10-pound, 3-ounce) snubnose pompano while fishing in Dampier, Australia. This catch earned Craig the IGFA Men’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. The pompano ate his crab fly, and Craig successfully landed it after a short fight. He then recorded the weight on his certified scale and safely released the fish.
Szelag’s Common Carp
Agnieszka Szelag was fishing the Rio Ebro in Spain on September 13, 2024, when she caught a 6.85-kilogram (15-pound, 1-ounce) common carp. This catch set the IGFA Women’s 1-kg (2 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. Agnieszka fought the carp for 50 minutes on the ultralight line before landing it. She recorded the weight on her certified scale and released the fish safely.
Cooney’s Albacore
Captain John Cooney achieved the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for albacore tuna aboard the “Shake N Bake” out of Ilwaco, Washington. His 64-centimeter albacore attacked his bull trout imitation fly, and John landed the fish after a seven-minute fight. Using his Official IGFA Measuring Device, he recorded the length before safely releasing the fish.
Kwak’s Pacific Halibut
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 Captain Colby Witt. This catch surpassed the previous record by more than 7 pounds.