Newly Approved IGFA World Records
To see all newly approved IGFA World Records since February 2025, please click here.
Arostegui’s Smallmouth Buffalo
On November 12, 2024, Roberta Arostegui was fishing in Kingsland, Texas, when she landed this 12.02-kilogram (26-pound, 8-ounce) smallmouth buffalo. With this fish, Roberta has set the IGFA Women’s 6-kg (12 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. Roberta was fishing with guide Austin Anderson when she landed this record fish. After recording the weight on a certified scale, she was able to release the fish safely.
Sherbovich’s Snubnose Pompano
Ilya Sherbovich was fishing in the Seychelles on November 23, 2024, when he landed this impressive 7.11-kilogram (15-pound, 10-ounce) snubnose pompano. With this fish, Ilya has set the IGFA Men’s 10-kg (20 lb.) Tippet Class World Record for the species. Ilya was able to land the record pompano after a 12-minute fight. After recording the weight on his certified scale, he was able to snap some great pictures before releasing the fish safely.
McCormack’s Smallmouth Bass
On November 18, 2024, Spencer McCormack was fishing in Emmet County, Michigan, when he landed this incredible 3.20-kilogram (7-pound, 1-ounce) smallmouth bass. With this fish, Spencer has set the IGFA Men’s 6-kg (12 lb.) Tippet Class World Record for the species. Spencer topped his previous record of 3.03 kilograms (6-pound, 11-ounces) set last year. After recording the weight on his certified scale, Spencer was able to release the fish safely.
LaBadie’s Great Barracuda
IGFA Captain Nick LaBadie was fishing off Key West, Florida, on January 31, 2025, when he landed this massive 142-centimeter great barracuda on fly. With this fish, Nick has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. He hooked the barracuda on a needlefish fly and was able to land the fish after an intense fight. Nick then recorded the length on his official IGFA Measuring Device before releasing the fish safely.
Merricks' Black Crappie
Derek Merricks was fishing on Buggs Island Lake, Virginia, when he landed this impressive 42-centimeter black crappie. With this fish, Derek has tied the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. Derek was fishing with a live minnow when this record fish struck. After recording the length on his official IGFA Measuring Device, he was able to release the fish safely.