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14-Year-Old Sets Missouri State Fishing Record

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Brian Nagele
June 11, 2026

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Some say that a fisherman is only as good as their lure. If you enjoy fishing for snook, you know how important it is to have the right equipment to make the catch of the day.

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Record-breaking catches are making headlines across North America and beyond. From a Missouri teenager landing a state record sucker, to a massive Minnesota lake trout setting a new benchmark, and a world-record Pacific black snook in Costa Rica, anglers are proving that remarkable fish can still be found in surprising places:

New Minnesota State Record Set by 45.5-Inch Lake Trout. A lake trout caught on Lake Superior has set a new Minnesota state catch-and-release record. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Joe Bouta of Benson landed the 45.5-inch fish in May. The catch is now officially certified as the state record. It surpassed the previous record by 1.5 inches, just weeks after that mark was established. Read More

New World Record Snook Weighs Over 72 Pounds. A new IGFA all-tackle world record Pacific black snook was landed in Quepos, Costa Rica. Angler Will Hefley caught the massive fish on May 9, with the snook weighing 72 pounds, 9 ounces (32.19 kg) on a certified scale. The catch set both the all-tackle world record and the Men's 24-kg (50-pound) Line Class World Record for the species. Costa Rica, known for its outstanding Pacific and Caribbean fisheries, continues to cement its reputation as one of the world's top sportfishing destinations. Read More

14-Year-Old Sets Missouri State Fishing Record. A teen angler from Grovespring has set a Missouri state record after catching a river redhorse sucker on the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River. The Missouri Department of Conservation said Memphis Nelson landed the fish on May 16 in Laclede County. The catch weighed 10 pounds, 3 ounces, measured 28.5 inches long, and had a 17-inch girth. Officials confirmed the record on a certified scale in Camdenton. Nelson's father, Derek, said his son has been fishing since he could hold a pole and was thrilled by the catch. Memphis said learning it was a state record felt “really cool.” The family plans to have the fish mounted. Read More

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