Newly Approved IGFA World Records
To see all newly approved IGFA World Records since October 2026, please click here.
Barreto’s Sorubim
Nathan “Bibil” Barreto was fishing the Paraguay River on May 28, 2026, when he landed this 12.47-kilogram (27-pound, 8-ounce) sorubim. With this fish, Nathan has set the IGFA Men’s Junior 24-kg (50 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. He was fishing with Renato Pereira when this record fish struck his lure. After recording the weight on his certified scale, the duo was able to release the fish safely.
Bernstein's Pacific Cubera Snapper
Julia Mason Bernstein was fishing in Golfito, Costa Rica, on July 3, 2026, when she landed this 10.57-kilogram (23-pound, 5-ounce) Pacific cubera snapper. With this fish, Julia has set the IGFA Women’s Junior 15-kg (30 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. She was fishing with Captain Bobby McGuinness when this record snapper struck her live blue runner. After recording the weight on her IGFA certified scale, she was able to release the fish safely.
Boshammer’s Atlantic Snook
Charles Sidney Boshammer was fishing the Loxahatchee River in Florida on July 11, 2026, when he landed this beautiful 7.51-kilogram (16-pound, 9-ounce) Atlantic snook. With this fish, Charles has set the IGFA Men’s Junior 2-kg (4 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. He was fishing with his father, Captain Jarad “Dingo” Boshammer, when this record snook struck his Nomad Vertrex Vibe lure. After recording the weight on his IGFA certified scale, he was able to release the fish safely.
Butler’s Landlocked Striped Bass
On August 4, 2026, Beau Butler was fishing the Caney Fork River in Gordonsville, Tennessee, when he landed this 95-centimeter landlocked striped bass. With this fish, Beau has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species. The record striper struck his glide bait and was boated after a short fight. After recording the length on his official IGFA Measuring Device, he was able to release the fish safely.
Triana’s Landlocked Atlantic Salmon
On July 1, 2026, while fishing the St. Marys River in Michigan, USA, alongside Ben Henderson, IGFA Master Angler Dennis Triana landed this impressive 67-centimeter landlocked Atlantic salmon. With this fish, Triana has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. He landed the record salmon on a LIVETARGET lure; he was then able to record measurements on his official IGFA Measuring Device before releasing the fish safely.