Newly Approved IGFA World Records
To see all newly approved IGFA World Records since September 2026, please click here.
Grasso’s Golden Trevally
On June 27, 2026, Mia Grasso was fishing in Dampier, Australia, when she landed this 7.10-kilogram (15-pound, 10-ounce) golden trevally. With this fish, Mia has set both the IGFA Women’s 1-kg (2 lb) and IGFA Junior Women’s 1-kg (2 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. Mia was fishing with her father Mick aboard the MICX when the record fish struck her live bait. She was able to boat the fish after a 25-minute fight. The duo then returned home for an official weight on a certified scale.
Barreto’s Trahira
IGFA Ambassador, Nathan “Bibil” Barreto, was fishing the Xingu River in Brazil on June 14, 2026, when he landed this 4.54-kilogram (10-pound) trahira. With this fish, Nathan has set the IGFA Junior Men’s 8-kg (16 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. Nathan was able to land the record fish after a short fight. He was then able to record the weight on his certified scale before releasing the fish safely.
Butler’s Northern Pike
On June 23, 2026, Liam Butler was fishing out of Arctic Lodges on Reindeer Lake, Canada, when he landed this 6.86-kilogram (15-pound, 2-ounce) northern pike. With this fish, Liam has set the IGFA Junior Men’s 15-kg (30 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. The record pike struck his swimbait and was landed after a short fight. After recording the weight on a certified scale, the fish was released safely.
Szelag’s Common Carp
Agnieszka Szelag was fishing in Anielew, Poland, on May 24, 2026, when she landed this impressive 23.30-kilogram (51-pound, 5-ounce) common carp. With this fish, Agnieszka has set the IGFA Women’s 24-kg (50 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. She was using corn as bait and was able to land the fish after a 15-minute fight. She was then able to record the weight on her certified scale before releasing the fish safely.
Yazit’s Snakehead
On May 11, 2026, Mohamed Amier Bin Yazit was fishing in Taman Mas Puchong, Malaysia, when he landed this beautiful 7.03 kg (15 lb 8 oz) snakehead. With this fish, he set the IGFA Men’s 6-kg (12 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. The record snakehead struck his lure and was landed after a short fight. He then recorded the weight on a certified scale before releasing the fish safely.