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Louisiana Fish Records
Documented and kept by the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association
NOTES :
all ounce weights are converted into hundredths of pound (16oz) for uniformity
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LOWA Fish Records
P.O. Box 8571
Clinton, LA 70722-8571

For further information concerning fish records you can email the Fish Records Chairman at: fishrecords@yahoo.com or call and leave a message at (225) 683-7095

An asterisks(*) by the weight indicates verification by a state biologist or fisheries professional

DIVISIONS:
Fly Fishing Pond Rod & Reel

Fly Fishing
Amberjack, Greater Barracuda, Great Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Jack, Black Runner, Blue Bluefish Bluegill Tunny, Little Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo, Smallmouth Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Gafftopsail Chub, Bermuda Cobia Crappie, Black Crappie, White Crevalle, Jack Dolphin Drum, Black Drum, Freshwater Drum, Red Flounder, Southern Gar, Spotted Ladyfish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Spanish Pickerel, Chain Pompano, Florida Rainbow Runner Sunfish, Redear Sheepshead Snapper, Grey Snapper, Red Spadefish, Atlantic Tarpon Tripletail Seatrout, Spotted Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Yellowfin Wahoo Kingfish, Southern Shark, Blacktip
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Amberjack, Greater
Seriola dumerili
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
43.13*Tony Fontenot
Gulf of Mexico - South Timbalier BlocksApril 15, 2004
38.06*Dr. Lee H. Grafton
Gulg of Mexico at South Timbalier BlksApril 15, 2004
25.45*Frank Genusa, Jr.
Gulf of Mexico - Midnight LumpsApril 10, 2004
23.25*Roger del Rio
Gulf of Mexico at the Main PassMarch 25, 2003
17.20*Gary Parrish
Gulf of Mexico - Main Pass Block 313BMarch 25, 2003

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Barracuda, Great
Spyyraena barracuda
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
18.38*John Harry Hebert
Gulf of Mexico - Green Canyon Blk. 184July 19, 2003
7.98*Harry Hebert
Gulf of Mexico - East Flower GardensJuly 3, 2004
6.38*Joseph J. Cerise
Gulf of Mexico - URSAAugust 3, 2002

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Bass, Hybrid Striped
Morone saxatilis x Morone chrysops
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
5.13*Robert WellsUnknownNovember 1994
4.31*Randy LewisUnknownOctober 1994

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Bass, Largemouth
Micropterus salmoides
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
8.75Vernon H. SonnierUnknownMarch 1979
8.50Nesbitt H. Hargood, IIIUnknownApril 1971
7.38Dr. James W. LorioUnknownDecember 1975
7.19Roland ThibodeauxUnknownMarch 1976
7.00Rene J. RussoUnknownApril 1976
6.69Gordon L. King, Sr.UnknownOctober 1965
6.50J.S. DrewUnknownJune 1962
6.50*Norman Davidson, Jr.Lacassine Nat. Wildlife RefugeSeptember 1998
6.38Leonard KleinpeterUnknownMarch 1982
6.25William I. Lake, Jr.UnknownMarch 1981

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Bass, Spotted(aka Kentucky Bass)
Micropterus punctulatus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
2.25*Pete Cooper, Jr.UnknownJune 1992

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Bass, White
Morone chrysops
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
2.94*Randy LewisUnknownSeptember 1994

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Jack, Black
Caranx lugubris
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
0.84*Donald DouglasUnknownJune 1995

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Runner, Blue
Caranx crysos
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
2.00*Jack R. Little
Mississippi CanyonJune 30, 2001

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Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
3.60*Chip Metz,M.D.
UnknownNovember 2, 2000
3.25*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.
Gulf of Mexico off of Southwest PassAugust 24, 2001
3.20*David Coignet
Southwest PassOctober 17, 2000
3.13*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.Grand IsleSeptember 1999
3.06*Larry TwinerGrand IsleSeptember 1999

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Bluegill - New Category 1994
Lepomis macrochirus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
1.64*Tony BoatwrightKincaid LakeOctober 1999

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Tunny, Little
Euthynnus alletteratus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
16.90*Kevin Natali
West Cameraon BlksJune 19, 2004
14.25*Victor Tedesco, III MD
Gulf of Mexico - Mississippi CanyonJune 26, 2001
13.59*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.Southwest PassSeptember 1997
12.25*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - Mississippi CanyonJune 26, 2001
11.38*Victor Tedesco, III MD
Gulf of Mexico - Mississippi CanyonJune 26, 2001
10.38*Chip YoungUnknownJune 1993
10.30*Kevin Natali
Calcasieu Pass Buoy #14July 21, 2004
9.72*Bubby DouglasGulf of MexicoJune 1997
9.69*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - Mississippi CanyonJune 26, 2001
9.38*Capt. Will DrostWest Cameron Blk. 253AJune 1997

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Buffalo, Bigmouth - New Category - 2001
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
4.29*Jay Boe
Fountain Bayou, Baton Rouge, LA. June 18, 2001

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Buffalo, Smallmouth - New Category - 2005
Ictiobus bubalus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
12.06*Robert WellsUnknownSept. 1994

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Catfish, Blue
Ictalurus furcatus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
23.25*Robert WellsUnknownNovember 1994

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Catfish, Flathead - New Category 1994
Pylodictis olivaris
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
0.00None in CategoryNone in CategoryNone in Category

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Catfish, Gafftopsail - New Category 2000
Bagre marinus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
6.00*David Coignet
Southwest PassOctober 17, 2000
5.20*Chip Metz,M.D.
UnknownNovember 2, 2000
5.11*Larry Twiner
Four Bayous,Grand IsleOctober 15, 2000

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Chub, Bermuda
Kyphosus sectatrix
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
4.31*Theda Little
Mississippi CanyonJune 30, 2001
3.00*Jack R. Little
Mississippi CanyonJune 30, 2001
2.33*Ransome Little
Mississippi CanyonJune 30, 2001
2.28*Susan K. Gros
West Delta Block 152August 6, 2000
2.19*Jack R. Little
Mississippi CanyonJune 30, 2001
2.18*Susan K. Gros
West Delta Block 152August 6, 2000

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Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
57.50*Rob BlaineWest Delta Blk. 40July 9, 2000
53.56*Robert Lummis, Jr.Off of Grand IsleApril 2000
46.00*Bubby RodriguezWest Delta Blk. 58July 1998
45.35*Pete V. Cooper, Jr.
West Delta Blk. 49October 2001
41.50*Pete V. Cooper, Jr.
1994 Fish of the Year
UnknownSeptember 1994
32.31*Victor Tedesco, III MD
Off of Grand IsleAugust 27, 2000
24.60*Kevin Natali
Calcasieu Pass, Buoy #22September 27, 2003
21.50*Leanne HeatonWest DeltaApril 1996
19.19*Victor Tedesco, III MD
Mississippi CanyonJune 26, 2001
15.94*J. Harry HebertUnknownJuly 1994

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Crappie, Black - New Category 1994
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
2.23*Tony BoatwrightKincaid LakeFebruary 2000
1.76*Robert "Bob" Wells
Bayou CheramieJanuary 7, 2005
1.50*Kevin CormierFalse RiverFebruary 2000
1.46*Glen CormierOld RiverSeptember 1997

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Crappie, White - New Category 1994
Pomoxis annularis
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
1.74*Bill StallCypress Lake DamMay 1999

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Crevalle, Jack
Caranx hippos
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
30.56*Theda Little
2002 Fish of the Year - Fly Fishing
Gulf of Mexico off off FourchonApril 4, 2002
29.75*Nick LeaseBlk. 21June 1998
28.75*Olen C. Bryant, Jr.
Bay Long PassMarch 2, 2006
28.20*Kevin Natali
Calcasieu Pass / Buoy #6July 2003
27.00*David Coignet
Off of Grand Isle, LA.April 27, 2003
25.50*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.
Grand IsleAugust 2005
25.10*Alwyn J. Justrabo, Jr.
Grand Bayou (Port Sulphur, LA.)March 12, 2003
24.25*Victor Tedesco, III, MD
Mississippi CanyonJune 26, 2001
24.12*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.
Gulf of Mexico at Grand Isle Block 17April 27, 2003
23.25*David Coignet
Beach front at Grand Isle, LAApril 15, 2003

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Dolphin
Coryphaena hippurus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
29.37*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.UnknownMay 1993
27.00*Theda Little
Gulf of Mexico - Mississippi Canyon BlocksJuly 3, 2004
25.45*Jeffery D. Pierce
Gulf of Mexico - Ocean America Floater RigJuly 30, 2003
21.00*Gary E. Parrish, Jr.
Gulf of Mexico at West Delta Block 144June 22, 2003
18.25*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - Mississippi CanyonJune 26, 2001
13.50*Scott Avanzino70 miles south of South PassMay 1999
10.20*Kevin Natali
Calcasieu, Buoy #14July 21, 2004
4.31*Scott HenryUnknownJuly 1994

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Drum, Black
Pogonias cromis
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
54.55*Tom Stevenson
HopedaleFebruary 18, 2006
51.38*F.H. "Chip" Metz
Gulf of Mexico off of Grand Isle, LA.June 19, 2003
49.00*Stephen M. Robert
Bayou Dularge (Taylor Bayou)April 10, 2004
45.00*Mark Markmann
Meagan's Flat outside of Port SulphurJuly 30, 2006
42.63*Susan K. GrosLittle Lake, Lafitte, LAJuly 1999
39.38*David Coignet
Marshes of Grand IsleMay 19, 2003
38.25*Mark Markmann
IGFA World Record - 4 Pound Tippet
Hanna's Flat, Port SulphurJuly 2005
38.00*Capt. Rich Waldner
Gulf of Mexico at the Shell Island BreaksFebruary 24, 2003
38.00*Ron Begnaud
Calcasieu EstuaryAugust 11, 2003
37.50*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.
Mendicant Island, Grand IsleMay 24, 2003

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Drum, Freshwater
Aplodinotus grunniens
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
6.67*Robert G. CormierUnknownApril 1994

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Drum, Red(aka Redfish)
Sciaenops ocellatus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
41.62*Conway X. Bowman
New IGFA World Record - 2004
HopedaleJanuary 2004
38.10*Kevin Natali
LOWA 2005 Fish of the Year - Fly Fishing
Lake CalcasieuMarch 2005
36.00*Pete V. Cooper, Jr.E. Jetty Southwest PassNovember 1997
33.67*James Smith, Jr.
New IGFA World Record - 8# Tippet - 2006
HopedaleNovember 2006
31.13*Leland Ledet
Lake PeltoFebruary 1, 2003
30.88*David Coignet
Four Bayous - Grand Isle, LAApril 15, 2003
30.69*Rudolph Hall, Jr.Grand Gosier Is.March 1998
30.25*Lance Ledet
Pelican Bayou / TerrebonneNovember 11, 2000
30.00*Alwyn J. Justrabo, Jr.
Near Port SulphurNovember 12, 2003
29.88*Victor Tedesco, III. MD.
Gulf of Mexico - Sandy Point RigsJuly 17, 2001

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Flounder, Southern
Paralichthys lethostigma
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
7.21*Dr. James J. LaNasaUnknownDecember 1994
5.73*Tom FouquetLake BorgneMay 1998
2.67*Bennet deBoisblancUnknownJuly 1993
2.52*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.Grand IsleMay 1998
2.44*Larry Twiner
UnknownSeptember 14, 2000
2.20*David Coignet
Lil Deuce, near Theriot, LA..May 10, 2001

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Gar, Spotted
Lepisosteus oculatus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
6.18*Charles John Hages
Pontchatolawa Bayou (Covington, LA.)July 8, 2002
2.32*Jay BoeHarvey CanalJune 2000

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Ladyfish
Elops saurus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
3.50*David Coignet
Southwest PassSeptember 29, 2002
2.31*Victor Tedesco III, M.D.
Grand IsleSeptember 15, 2000
2.25*Victor Tedesco III, M.D.
Grand IsleSeptember 15, 2000
2.12*Kurt LoupFourchon SurfAugust 1996
2.06*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - West Delta BlocksJune 26, 2001
1.94*Larry Twiner
Grand IsleSeptember 15, 2000
1.94*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.Grand IsleSeptember 1999

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Mackerel, King
Scomberomorus cavalla
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
36.00*Pete Cooper, Jr.Southwest PassDecember 1995
13.65*Kevin Natali
Gulf of Mexico at West Cameron Blk 181July 3, 2004
11.69*Capt. Will DrostWest Cameron Blk. 253AJune 1997
10.98*Dennis VidrineUnknownJuly 1994
9.00*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.Southwest PassSeptember 1997

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Mackerel, Spanish
Scomberomorus maculatus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
7.40*David Coignet
Southwest PassOctober 18, 2000
6.25*Larry TwinerGrand IsleSeptember 1999
4.94*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - West Delta BlocksAugust 24, 2002
4.31*Victor Tedesco, III. MD.
Boom RigsJuly 7, 2001
4.15*Kevin Natali
Calcasieu Pass - Buoy #14July 21, 2004
3.95*Kevin Natali
Calcasieu Pass - Buoy #14July 21, 2004
3.88*David Coignet
Grand IsleAugust 27, 2000
3.81*Dennis VidrineUnknownJuly 1994
3.75*Larry TwinerGrand IsleSeptember 1999
3.69*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.Grand IsleSeptember 1999

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Pickerel, Chain
Esox niger
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
1.27*Ardes Johnson
Hardwater Lake, near Jena, LAApril 1, 2002

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Pompano, Florida
Trachinotus carolinus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
2.62*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.
Gulf of Mexico - Sandy Point RigsJuly 2004
2.17*Roger del Rio
Bay Marchand - Gulf of MexicoApril 26, 2003
1.94*David Coignet
Grand IsleAugust 27, 2000
1.31*David L. Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - Ship Shoal RigsSeptember 2001

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Rainbow Runner
Elagatis bipinnulata
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
9.67*Susan K. GrosMars PlatformJuly 1999
5.06*Joseph J. Cerise
Gulf of Mexico - URSAAugust 3, 2002

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Sunfish, Redear(aka Chinquapin, Shellcracker)
Lepomis microlophus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
0.88*Joseph N. Bourgeois, III
Bayou BlackApril 2005

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Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
7.82*Tony Kirk
A site near Hopedale, LAJanuary 7, 2006
7.75*Paul Wagner
Bay EloiJuly 20, 2004
6.00*Mark SkinnerBack bay Elmer's Is.May 1998
5.94*Robert J. Korose
Grand Isle, at the rocks at buoy 13July 30, 2006
4.78*Glen "Catch" CormierLake PalourdeJune 1997
4.50*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.
Mendicant Island, Grand IsleMarch 8, 2003
4.13*Theda Little
Leesville marshesMarch 29, 2002
3.88*R. Luke Bordelon, MD
Gulf of Mexico, FourchonMarch 3, 2001
3.68*Roger del RioAirplane Lk/Myrtle GroveAugust 1997
3.31*Victor Tedesco, III, MDGrand IsleJuly 3, 2000

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Snapper, Grey(aka Mangrove Snapper)
Lutjanus griseus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
9.59*Jeffery D. Pierce
Gulf of Mexico - Ship Shoal RigsMay 10, 2004
9.30*Susan Gros
Gulf of Mexico - South Timbalier BlocksJuly 15, 2002
9.19*Jeffrey D. Pierce
Gulf of Mexico - Ship Shoal RigsMay 10, 2004
7.56*Jeffrey D. Pierce
Gulf of Mexico - Ship Shoal RigsMay 10, 2004
6.88*Susan Gros
Gulf of Mexico - South Timbalier BlocksJuly 15, 2002
6.00*Kevin Greve
Gulf of Mexico - South Timbalier BlockJuly 15, 2002
2.31*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - West Delta BlocksJune 26, 2001

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Snapper, Red
Lutjanus campechanus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
22.00*Susan Gros
Gulf of Mexico - Ship Shoal Block 204May 10, 2004
11.25*Arthur C. Seale, DVM14 miles S Rockefeller RefugeMarch 1996
7.50*Will DrostW. Cameron Blk. 212February 1997
7.00*Susan Gros
Gulf of Mexico - Ship Shoal Block 99September 2001
6.15*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - Ship Shoal RigsSeptember 2001
5.81*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.S. Timbalier Blk. 112February 1999
4.94*Will DrostW. Cameron Blk. 212February 1997
4.00*Susan K. Gros
UnknownAugust 6, 2000
2.56*Capt. Tommy Pellegrin
UnknownSeptember 19, 2000
2.31*Don Dubuc
UnknownSeptember 19, 2000

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Spadefish, Atlantic
Chaetodipterus faber
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
5.50*Scott HenryUnknownJuly 1994
2.69*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - West Delta BlocksAugust 24, 2002

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Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
130.00*Robert T. Cunningham, Jr.
LOWA 2003 Fish of the Year
Gulf of Mexico - Southwest PassAugust 24, 2003

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Tripletail
Lobotes surinamensis
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
11.30*Pete V. Cooper, Jr.West Delta Blk. 48September 1997
10.35*Capt. Van Joffrion
Lake BorgneAugust 19, 2002
9.31*Ted BercierGulf of MexicoAugust 1996
6.31*Pete V. Cooper, Jr.UnknownMay 1994
4.75*Ted BercierGulf of MexicoAugust 1996
3.81*Ted BercierGulf of MexicoAugust 1996
2.63*Ted BercierGulf of MexicoAugust 1996

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Seatrout, Spotted(aka Speckled Trout)
Cynoscion nebulosus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
9.31*Capt. Jeff PoeCalcasieu LakeDecember 1996
8.62*David Coignet
Grand Isle MarshesDecember 7, 2003
8.40*Billy J. Payton
Calcasieu LakeMarch 2005
7.60*W. H. "Skip" Cox, II
Near VeniceNovember 11, 2003
7.50*David CoignetCatfish Lake/Lafourche ParishOctober 1999
7.25*Chris Dinwiddie
South PassMay 17, 2001
6.88*David CoignetGrand IsleFebruary 1999
6.75*David Coignet
Catfish LakeFebruary 8, 2002
6.75*Mark D. Wentz, III
Calcasieu LakeMarch 2005
6.50*David CoignetGrand IsleFebruary 1999

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Tuna, Blackfin
Thunnus atlanticus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
27.00*Scott HarnessMidnight LumpMarch 1999
25.05*Loren N. VorlickyMidnight LumpJanuary 1998
22.19*Joseph J. Cerise
Gulf of Mexico at the Midnight Lumps February 17, 2002
20.56*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.
Gulf of Mexico - Midnight LumpsJanuary 13, 2004
20.00*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - Midnight LumpsJanuary 13, 2004
20.00*Scott HarnessMidnight LumpJanuary 1998
15.50*David Coignet
Gulf of Mexico - Midnight LumpsJanuary 13, 2004

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Tuna, Yellowfin
Thunnus albacares
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
74.00*Richard I. Evans
2000 LOWA Fish of the Year
Midnight LumpFebruary 2000
70.35*Jeffrey D. Pierce
Gulf of Mexico - Ram Powell RigAugust 2004
67.00*Jack Denis, Jr.Midnight LumpFebruary 1998
55.45*Rudolf A. Hall
UnknownFebruary 7, 2001
44.95*Roger del Rio
Gulf of Mexico - MC 582April 10, 2004
22.50*Pete V. Cooper, Jr.West Delta Blk. 143May 1996

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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
1.95*Roger del Rio
Gulf of Mexico - MC 243November 15, 2003

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Kingfish, Southern - New Category 2002
Mentiairrhus americanus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
1.13*Victor Tedesco, III, M.D.
Four Bayous (Grand Isle, LA)April 14, 2002

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Shark, Blacktip - New Category 2000
Carcharhinus limbatus
Top of Fly Fishing
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
11.88*David L. Coignet
Grand IsleAugust 27, 2000


Pond
Bass, Largemouth Bluegill Crappie, White Sunfish, Redear
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Bass, Largemouth
Micropterus salmoides
Top of Pond
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
13.50*Mark LeicherWaldheim, LA pondMarch 1999
12.98*Robert J. Habisreitinger
Crane Lake, Bush, LAFebruary 21, 2001
12.81*Timmy Jay KleinpeterUnknownFebruary 1995
12.03*Mike BelangerUnknownMarch 1995
11.71*W. Allen SabaUnknownFebruary 1996
11.66*Reed Vial
Baton Rouge Private PondMarch 2006
10.87*Mark M. Howard
UnknownJuly 31, 2000
9.43*Roger ConnerUnknownAugust 1994

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Bluegill - New Category 1994
Lepomis macrochirus
Top of Pond
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
1.25*Walter J. Vaughan
Private Pond in GreensburgApril 11, 2004
1.10*Julius "Butch" Johnson
Private Pond, DeRidder, LAJUne 2007
1.07*Chaz Messina
Private PondMay 2007

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Crappie, White - New Category 1994
Pomoxis annularis
Top of Pond
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
3.68*Peggy Harmon
Private Pond, Hornbeck, LAMay 2005
3.45*Cowboy Kress
La Pay E. Bas, EuniceMarch 2008
2.78*Christina Gault
Cullen PondMarch 24, 2002
2.65*Keith Schwab
Private LakeMarch 2003

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Sunfish, Redear(aka Chinquapin, Shellcracker)
Lepomis microlophus
Top of Pond
Weight(Lbs.)Angler's NameLocation CaughtDate Caught
2.31*Lee J. TrahanUnknownMarch 1995
1.88*James PageDeer ParkJuly 1996
1.69*Fred G. Hannie Sr.Private Pond, Lk. CharlesJuly 1997
1.57*Joseph Lee Davis
Private Pond off of Hwy. 1211, near Leesville, LA.July 9, 2003
1.49*Jeffry Brice Nickel
Private Pond, Crowley, LAMay 2005
1.05*Logan Alexander Knight
Private Pond, Grant ParishApril 27, 2002


Rod & Reel
Amberjack, Greater Barracuda, Great Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, White Jack, Black Runner, Blue Bluefish Bluegill Tunny, Little Bowfin Bream, Mixed Swordfish Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo, Smallmouth Carp, Common Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Gafftopsail Chub, Bermuda Cobia Crappie, Black Crappie, Mixed Crappie, White Crevalle, Jack Croaker, Atlantic Dolphin Drum, Black Drum, Freshwater Drum, Red Flounder, Southern Gar, Alligator Grouper, Gag Grouper, Warsaw Hind, Rock Jack, Horse-Eye Jack, Almaco Ladyfish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Spanish Marlin, Blue Marlin, White Sunfish, Ocean Pickerel, Chain Pickerel, Redfin Pompano, African Pompano, Florida Rainbow Runner Sunfish, Redear Sailfish Sauger Scamp Shark, Mako - Shortfin Shark, Spinner Sheepshead Snapper, Cubera Snapper, Grey Snapper, Lane Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Yellowtail Spadefish, Atlantic Spearfish, Long Bill Stingray, Southern Tarpon Triggerfish, Queen Tripletail Seatrout, Spotted Seatrout, Sand Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Yellowfin Wahoo Warmouth Grouper, Yellowfin Brotula, Bearded Grouper, Yellow Mouth Grouper, Yellowedge Grouper, Marbled Spot Tuna, Bigeye Triggerfish, Grey Catfish, Channel Bass, Yellow
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Amberjack, Greater
Seriola dumerili
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