State Record Fish Atlas
Freshwater weight records across the lower 48.
RECORDS
State records
| Rank | State | Official weight | Source & notes |
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Sources and record categories
Maps use pounds, rounded to two decimals. The table preserves the published weights. † marks a historical record or category exception. Rankings compare the sourced weights shown, including those marked exceptions.
Records primarily come from state fisheries agencies; Maine uses The Maine Sportsman register. Rod-and-reel categories are used where available. Combined species, alternate capture methods, and historical records are identified in the notes. Sources checked October 31, 2026.