Newly Approved IGFA World Records

To see all newly approved IGFA World Records since September 2025, please click here.

O’Brien’s Wels

On April 16, 2025, Amy O’Brien was fishing the River Segre in Spain when she landed this impressive 68.04-kilogram (150-pound) wels. With this fish, Amy has set the IGFA Women’s 65-kg (130 lb.) Line Class World Record, the IGFA Junior Women’s 65-kg (130 lb.) Line Class World Record and the IGFA Female Junior World Record for the species. After recording the weight on her certified scale, Amy was able to release the fish safely.

Grasso’s Barramundi

 

Max Grasso was fishing Lake Monduran, Australia, on April 11, 2025, when he landed this beautiful 105-centimeter barramundi. With this fish, Max has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species. The record fish struck a swimbait and was boated after a short fight. After recording the length on his official IGFA measuring device, Max released the fish safely.

Turrell's Meagre

 On April 25, 2025, Lochlan Scott Turrell was fishing in Cockburn Sound, Australia when he landed this 14.88-kilogram (32-pound, 12-ounce) meagre. With this fish, Lochlan has set the IGFA Junior Men’s 10-kg (20 lb.) Line Class World Record for the species. The record fish struck his herring and was landed after a 10-minute fight. Lochlan then returned home for an official weight on his certified scale.

Siemens' Arctic Char

 

Jay Siemens was fishing the Diana River in Nunavut, Canada, on June 25, 2025, when he landed this 82-centimeter Arctic char. With this fish, Jay has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. The record fish struck a streamer and was landed after a short fight. After recording the length on his official IGFA measuring device, Jay was able to release the record fish safely.

 

Lytle’s Common Carp

On June 26, 2025, Rowan Lytle was fishing the Connecticut River in Connecticut, when he landed this 86-centimeter common carp. With this fish, Rowan has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Fly World Record for the species. The record carp struck a nymph fly and was landed after a short fight. Rowan then recorded the measurement on his official IGFA measuring device before releasing the fish safely.