Big Rock Sees Largest Blue Marlin Ever Weighed at Shocking 919.9 Pounds

Big catches and record-breaking moments headline this week’s fishing news. From the largest blue marlin ever weighed at the Big Rock Tournament to a Minnesota angler landing a state-record lake trout shortly after catching his first, anglers across North America are making headlines with remarkable catches and impressive achievements:

Angler Lands Record Lake Trout Just 10 Minutes After Catching His First. Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources has certified a new catch-and-release lake trout record after 68-year-old Joe Bouta landed a 45.5-inch fish on Lake Superior in early May. Remarkably, it was only the second lake trout Bouta had ever caught, with his first coming just 10 minutes earlier. Guided by Ethan Waytashek, Bouta battled the fish for 10 minutes before landing it. The catch marks the fourth state record caught on a Waytashek-guided trip in two years. Read More

Free Ranger Lands 597-Pound Blue Marlin at Big Rock. The Ocracoke-based charter boat Free Ranger moved into second place at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament after weighing a 597.4-pound blue marlin on Wednesday. The catch came on day three of the event after the crew landed a 436.2-pound blue marlin on opening day. Tournament officials said the team made the long trip back to Morehead City to weigh the fish, which boosted them into second place and earned a payout worth $467,963. Fishing continues for three more days as teams compete for top honors. Read More

Big Rock Sees Largest Blue Marlin Ever Weighed at Shocking 919.9 Pounds. A record-breaking blue marlin weighing 919.9 pounds was landed Tuesday at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, becoming the largest fish ever caught in the event’s history. The fish was brought to Big Rock Landing by Marlin Fever around 12:50 p.m., roughly two hours after it was hooked. It is the first marlin over 500 pounds in this year’s tournament and earned the crew the Fabulous Fisherman prize worth $871,250. If it remains the winning catch, it could be worth $6.2 million. Read More

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