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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 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

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African Pompano

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

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Amberjack

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

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Atlantic Croaker

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

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Blue Marlin

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

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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

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Bluefish

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

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Bowfin

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

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Buffalo

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

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Chain Pickerel

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

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Common Carp

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

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Crappie

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

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Dolphin

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

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Drum

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

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Hybrid Bass

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

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King Mackerel

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

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Largemouth Bass

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

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Longbill Spearfish

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

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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

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Red Drum

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

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Red Snapper

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

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Redfin Pickerel

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

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Sailfish

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

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Skipjack Tuna

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

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Spotted Bass

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

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Striped Bass

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

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Tarpon

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

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Warmouth

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

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White Bass

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

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White Marlin

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

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Yellowfin Tuna

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

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