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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 Connecticut 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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Albacore Tuna

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Albacore Tuna

- Weight: 66 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Canyon
- Record set by Michael F. Norton in 1992
American Eel

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American Eel

- Weight: 10 lbs 3 oz
- Location: Shetucket River
- Record set by Charles J. Lobacz in 1993
Atlantic Bonito

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Atlantic Bonito

- Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Waterford Beach
- Record set by Scott Marsie in 1999
Atlantic Bonito

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Atlantic Bonito

- Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Island Sound
- Record set by Jack Balint in 1997
Blue Shark

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Blue Shark

- Weight: 361 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Ranger Wreck
- Record set by Robert H. Olsen in 1993
Bluefin Tuna

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Bluefin Tuna

- Weight: 770 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Island Sound
- Record set by Lester Debetta in 1990
Bluefish

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Bluefish

- Weight: 24 lbs 13 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Norwalk Islands
- Record set by Charles J. Toth in 1979
Bluegill Sunfish

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Bluegill Sunfish

- Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz
- Location: private pond
- Record set by Daniel Gesner in 1996
Brown Bullhead

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Brown Bullhead

- Weight: 3 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Shaw Lake
- Record set by John D. Rathburn in 1969
Brown Trout

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Brown Trout

- Weight: 16 lbs 14 oz
- Location: East Twin Lake
- Record set by Samuel Wright in 1986
Carp

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Carp

- Weight: 38 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Connecticut River
- Record set by Stephen J. Woronecki in 1995
Chain Pickerel

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Chain Pickerel

- Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz
- Location: Wauregan Pond
- Record set by Charles Roman in 1969
Cunner

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Cunner

- Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Groton
- Record set by Michael Ricitelli in 2000
Cunner

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Cunner

- Weight: 3 lbs 4 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Island Sound
- Record set by Wesley E. Sargent in 1998
False Albacore

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False Albacore

- Weight: 14 lbs 12 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Millstone Outfall
- Record set by Robert Bernier in 2000
Hickory Shad

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Hickory Shad

- Weight: 2 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Connecticut River
- Record set by Carl Ponzillo in 2000
Ladyfish

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Ladyfish

- Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Millstone Pt. - Waterford
- Record set by Arnie Costello in 1995
Lake Trout

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Lake Trout

- Weight: 29 lbs 13 oz
- Location: Wononskopomuc Lake
- Record set by Dr. Thompson in 1918
Largemouth Bass

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Largemouth Bass

- Weight: 12 lbs 14 oz
- Location: Mashapaug Pond
- Record set by Frank Domurat in 1961
Mako Shark

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Mako Shark

- Weight: 650 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Island Sound
- Record set by Gregory J. Erisoty in 1987
Northern Pike

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Northern Pike

- Weight: 29 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Lake Lillinonah
- Record set by Joseph Nett in 1980

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Pollock

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Pollock

- Weight: 34 lbs 12 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Island Sound
- Record set by Joe DeCosta in 2000
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Pumpkinseed Sunfish

- Weight: 1 lbs 3 oz
- Location: Lake Marie
- Record set by Robyn Rogers in 1973
Rainbow Trout

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Rainbow Trout

- Weight: 14 lbs 10 oz
- Location: Mansfield Hollow Lake
- Record set by Michael V. Ludlow in 1998
Rock Bass

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Rock Bass

- Weight: 1 lbs 3 oz
- Location: Colebrook Reservoir
- Record set by Ernie Gonsalves in 1989
Shad

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Shad

- Weight: 9 lbs 4 oz
- Location: Connecticut River
- Record set by Edward Cyprus in 1981
Sheepshead

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Sheepshead

- Weight: 10 lbs 11 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Long Island Sound - Branford
- Record set by Clyde Turner in 1998
Smallmouth Bass

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Smallmouth Bass

- Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz
- Location: Shenipsit Lake
- Record set by Joseph Mankauskas Jr. in 1980
Striped Bass

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Striped Bass

- Weight: 75 lbs 6 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - New Haven Harbor
- Record set by Steven Franco in 1992
Summer Flounder

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Summer Flounder

- Weight: 14 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Ram Island Reef
- Record set by Stanley Kulas in 1989

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Summer Flounder

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Summer Flounder

- Weight: 14 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Misquamicut Beach
- Record set by Michael W. Adams Sr. in 1989
Thresher Shark

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Thresher Shark

- Weight: 450 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Montauk Pt.
- Record set by Rich Howe in 1995
Tiger Trout

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Tiger Trout

- Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz
- Location: Pootatuck River
- Record set by William F. Shaw in 1988
Wahoo

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Wahoo

- Weight: 75 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Canyon
- Record set by Keith Dengenis in 2000
Weakfish

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Weakfish

- Weight: 17 lbs 14 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Fayerweather Island
- Record set by June Andrejko in 1986
White Catfish

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White Catfish

- Weight: 12 lbs 12 oz
- Location: Connecticut River
- Record set by John L. Shatas in 1999
White Marlin

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White Marlin

- Weight: 108 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Canyon
- Record set by Frederick Iasiello in 1988
White Perch

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White Perch

- Weight: 2 lbs 15 oz
- Location: Candlewood Lake
- Record set by Don Loftus Jr. in 1996
Yellow Perch

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Yellow Perch

- Weight: 2 lbs 13 oz
- Location: Black Pond
- Record set by Miller B. Bassett in 1973
Yellowfin Tuna

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Yellowfin Tuna

- Weight: 210 lbs 7 oz
- Location: Atlantic Ocean - Block Canyon
- Record set by Charles J. Lobacz in 1991

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