Record fish caught in Hawaii
Record fish caught in Hawaii
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 Hawaii 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.
African Pompano
– Weight: 48 lbs 0 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Laie Point – Oahu
– Record set by Eric Imasaka in 1979
Albacore Tuna
– Weight: 89 lbs 3.2 oz
– Location: Pohiki
– Record set by Louis Bolos Jr in 2011
Amberjack
– Weight: 151 lbs 8 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Kona – Hawaii
– Record set by Justin Lazar in 2010
Bigeye Tuna
– Weight: 231 lbs 14.4 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Barber’s Point
– Record set by Taylor Hong, Darren Yamasaki & Ryan Souza in 2012
Blue Marlin
– Weight: 1805 lbs 0 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Waianae – Oahu
– Record set by Gail Choy-Kaleiki in 1970
Bluegill Sunfish
– Weight: 0 lbs 8 oz
– Location: Lake Wilson
– Record set by June Rae Maeda in 2000
Channel Catfish
– Weight: 43 lbs 13 oz
– Location: Lake Wilson
– Record set by Dayton Miyamura in 1974
Grass Carp
– Weight: 13 lbs 4.5 oz
– Location: Waita Reservoir
– Record set by Darrell K. Ariola in 1996
Great Barracuda
– Weight: 77 lbs 0 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Olowalu – Maui
– Record set by Dean Hayashi in 1992
Ladyfish
– Weight: 22 lbs 3 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Pearl Harbor – Oahu
– Record set by Darryl Nakasone in 1985
Largemouth Bass
– Weight: 9 lbs 9.4 oz
– Location: Waita Reservoir
– Record set by Dickie Broyles in 1992
Mako Shark
– Weight: 1207 lbs 0 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Kona – Hawaii
– Record set by Jodie Daniels in 1990
Rainbow Runner
– Weight: 30 lbs 15 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Hawaii
– Record set by Hobie Goodale in 1963
Rainbow Trout
– Weight: 5 lbs 10.56 oz
– Location: Kawaikoi Stream
– Record set by Mark I. Sueyasu in 1991
Red Snapper
– Weight: 11 lbs 6 oz
– Location: Ka’ena Pt., O’ahu
– Record set by Michael Matsunaga in 2005
Sailfish
– Weight: 119 lbs 0 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Kailua-Kona – Hawaii
– Record set by Ed Sceery in 1983
Skipjack Tuna
– Weight: 40 lbs 8 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Haleiwa
– Record set by David Borgman in 2000
Smallmouth Bass
– Weight: 4 lbs 2.24 oz
– Location: Manoa Stream
– Record set by Brian Suyeoka in 1997
Swordfish
– Weight: 503 lbs 0 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Kona – Hawaii
– Record set by Josh Bunch in 2006
Thresher Shark
– Weight: 952 lbs 0 oz
– Location: Kona
– Record set by John Patterson / Bill Rhee in 2007
Tilapia
– Weight: 2 lbs 7.04 oz
– Location: Wailoa Pond
– Record set by Justin Matsu in 1999
Wahoo
– Weight: 133 lbs 3.2 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Pohoiki – Hawaii
– Record set by Tom Brandt in 2000
Yellowfin Tuna
– Weight: 325 lbs 0 oz
– Location: Pacific Ocean – Lanai
– Record set by Joey Cabell in 1990
