Record fish caught in Hawaii

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October 21, 2022
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Record fish caught in Hawaii

Anglers the world over gather regularly for fishing derbies to see who can land the biggest catch. But record-breaking fish can be caught at anytime, weighed on an International Game Fish Association-certified scale at any number of tackle shops or marinas, and compared to the IGFA's online records database. Sport-fishing enthusiasts can even have their own scales certified by the IGFA for a $40 fee.

Stacker compiled a list of record fish caught in Hawaii using data from Land Big Fish. Fish pictured are not the actual record catch. Keep reading to see which bodies of water in your state hold some of the most massive fish around.

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African Pompano

- Weight: 48 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Laie Point - Oahu
- Record set by Eric Imasaka in 1979
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Albacore Tuna

- Weight: 89 lbs 3.2 oz
- Location: Pohiki
- Record set by Louis Bolos Jr in 2011
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Amberjack

- Weight: 151 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Kona - Hawaii
- Record set by Justin Lazar in 2010
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Bigeye Tuna

- Weight: 231 lbs 14.4 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Barber's Point
- Record set by Taylor Hong, Darren Yamasaki & Ryan Souza in 2012
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Blue Marlin

- Weight: 1805 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Waianae - Oahu
- Record set by Gail Choy-Kaleiki in 1970
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Bluegill Sunfish

- Weight: 0 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Lake Wilson
- Record set by June Rae Maeda in 2000
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Channel Catfish

- Weight: 43 lbs 13 oz
- Location: Lake Wilson
- Record set by Dayton Miyamura in 1974
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Grass Carp

- Weight: 13 lbs 4.5 oz
- Location: Waita Reservoir
- Record set by Darrell K. Ariola in 1996
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Great Barracuda

- Weight: 77 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Olowalu - Maui
- Record set by Dean Hayashi in 1992
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Ladyfish

- Weight: 22 lbs 3 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Pearl Harbor - Oahu
- Record set by Darryl Nakasone in 1985
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Largemouth Bass

- Weight: 9 lbs 9.4 oz
- Location: Waita Reservoir
- Record set by Dickie Broyles in 1992
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Mako Shark

- Weight: 1207 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Kona - Hawaii
- Record set by Jodie Daniels in 1990
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Rainbow Runner

- Weight: 30 lbs 15 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Hawaii
- Record set by Hobie Goodale in 1963
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Rainbow Trout

- Weight: 5 lbs 10.56 oz
- Location: Kawaikoi Stream
- Record set by Mark I. Sueyasu in 1991
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Red Snapper

- Weight: 11 lbs 6 oz
- Location: Ka'ena Pt., O'ahu
- Record set by Michael Matsunaga in 2005
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Sailfish

- Weight: 119 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Kailua-Kona - Hawaii
- Record set by Ed Sceery in 1983
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Skipjack Tuna

- Weight: 40 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Haleiwa
- Record set by David Borgman in 2000
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Smallmouth Bass

- Weight: 4 lbs 2.24 oz
- Location: Manoa Stream
- Record set by Brian Suyeoka in 1997
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Swordfish

- Weight: 503 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Kona - Hawaii
- Record set by Josh Bunch in 2006
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Thresher Shark

- Weight: 952 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Kona
- Record set by John Patterson / Bill Rhee in 2007
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Tilapia

- Weight: 2 lbs 7.04 oz
- Location: Wailoa Pond
- Record set by Justin Matsu in 1999
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Wahoo

- Weight: 133 lbs 3.2 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Pohoiki - Hawaii
- Record set by Tom Brandt in 2000
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Yellowfin Tuna

- Weight: 325 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Pacific Ocean - Lanai
- Record set by Joey Cabell in 1990

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