Record fish caught in Louisiana

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October 21, 2022
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Record fish caught in Louisiana

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 Louisiana 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: 36 lbs 6 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
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Amberjack

- Weight: 139 lbs 0 oz
- Location: South Timbalier Blk.300
- Record set by Bill Weldon in 2009
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Atlantic Croaker

- Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1972
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Blue Marlin

- Weight: 1018 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1977
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Bluefin Tuna

- Weight: 1152 lbs 0 oz
- Location: 30 miles S of South Pass
- Record set by Ron Roland in 2003
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Bluefish

- Weight: 21 lbs 2 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982
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Bowfin

- Weight: 20 lbs 13 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1998
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Buffalo

- Weight: 70 lbs 8 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
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Chain Pickerel

- Weight: 5 lbs 2 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1977
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Cobia

- Weight: 105 lbs 8 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
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Common Carp

- Weight: 35 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1981
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Crappie

- Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1969
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Dolphin

- Weight: 71 lbs 6 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
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Drum

- Weight: 28 lbs 7.04 oz
- Location: Bayou Macon Lake
- Record set by Paul R. Heideman in 2011
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Great Barracuda

- Weight: 50 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Gulf of Mexico
- Record set by A.C. Mills in 1970
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Hybrid Bass

- Weight: 15 lbs 3 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1992
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King Mackerel

- Weight: 82 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1980
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Largemouth Bass

- Weight: 15 lbs 14 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1994
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Longbill Spearfish

- Weight: 78 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1964
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Rainbow Runner

- Weight: 26 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Devil's Tower Platform
- Record set by Bryce Cook in 2008
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Red Drum

- Weight: 61 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1992
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Red Snapper

- Weight: 50 lbs 25 oz
- Location: South Timbalier Blk. 185
- Record set by Capt. Doc Kennedy in 1996
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Redfin Pickerel

- Weight: 1 lbs 13 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1996
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Sailfish

- Weight: 96 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1953
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Sheepshead

- Weight: 21 lbs 6 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982
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Skipjack Tuna

- Weight: 31 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Green Canyon Blks.
- Record set by Terry Hunter in 2007
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Spotted Bass

- Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
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Striped Bass

- Weight: 47 lbs 13 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1991
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Tarpon

- Weight: 230 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1993
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Wahoo

- Weight: 139 lbs 6 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
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Warmouth

- Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1987
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White Bass

- Weight: 6 lbs 12.96 oz
- Location: Bayou Dorcheat
- Record set by Corey Crochet in 2010
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White Marlin

- Weight: 134 lbs 0 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1976
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Yellowfin Tuna

- Weight: 221 lbs 13 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set in 1982

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