2026 Leaders

These are the largest fish recorded so far for 2026.

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2026 Leader

African Pompano

01/24/26 2:23pm
Size: 22" / 7lbs
Bait/Lure: Live pinfish
Method: Free lining
Shop: Zac reel eazy charters. Key west.

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Henry Marconi
Key West FL

My buddy Todd with a great catch. Good day in Key West. (Henry Marconi 01/24/2026 18:56pm)

How does ap taste (Vincent Fick 01/26/2026 13:30pm)

That is one beautiful fish! (Jeff (Father Time) 02/12/2026 12:34pm)

2026 Leader

Atlantic Bonito

04/22/26 9:16am
Size: 20" / 5lbs
Bait/Lure: Hopkins Lure
Method: Pier Fishing
Tackle Shop: Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters (South Bethany)

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Chic
Leander TX

Caught several 3-5 lb Bonito off the Fishing Pier in Panama City Florida. (Chic 04/22/2026 12:41pm)

Very cool - good to see you again! (Greg 04/22/2026 13:06pm)

Thanks Greg, miss the guys in DE & the Striper fishing. Say Hi to all. (Chic 04/22/2026 13:23pm)

Nice fish! Congrats! It's good seeing you getting out there fishing again. (Jeff (Father Time) 04/23/2026 17:03pm)

Nice (Vincent Fick 04/24/2026 07:59am)

2026 Leader

Black Drum

04/18/26 12:33pm
Size: 34" / 22lbs
Bait/Lure: Sand Flea
Method: Beach
Tackle Shop: Old Inlet Bait & Tackle

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John Kaiser
Adamstown MD

This black drum is pretty big! It is my biggest! What a day of fishing yesterday! (John Kaiser 04/19/2026 08:48am)

Nice black (Vincent Fick 04/19/2026 09:45am)

Congrats young man! Nice drum. I was wondering when you were going to catch one and post it. I'm glad that your having a great time fishing. (Jeff (Father Time) 04/19/2026 11:11am)

Thanks for all! (John Kaiser 04/19/2026 15:52pm)

Nice fish! (Greg 04/20/2026 09:49am)

Pretty work on your Black Drum Buck!! (Cpt. Terry 04/20/2026 11:17am)

u da man! Nice one (Robert Waites 04/22/2026 10:42am)

2026 Leader

Blue Catfish

04/11/26 7:03pm
Size: 16"
Bait/Lure: Bloodworms

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10%

Samantha Casson
Bear DE

2 for 1 special… blue catty and a white perch, both on bloods on a double rig (Samantha Casson 04/11/2026 20:03pm)

Nice job! (Greg 04/12/2026 12:54pm)

2026 Leader

Bluefin Tuna

01/19/26 7:33am
Size: 103"
Method: Boat Fishing
Tackle Shop: Captain Steves Bait & Tackle

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Captain Steve's Bait & Tackle
Chincoteague Island VA

Captain Rob Lynch aboard Reel Freedom Charters fishing with Jimmy Stacey and Jacob Lucas. 103” length 73” girth! Congrats crew. We have had a few great days of bluefin fairly close. (Captain Steve's Bait & Tackle 01/19/2026 08:33am)

Congrats (Vincent Fick 01/21/2026 14:07pm)

2026 Leader

Bowfin

01/08/26 3:51pm
Size: 26" / 5.64lbs
Bait/Lure: Swim Bait
Method: Kayak

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Gold River Fishing
Hinesville GA

Nice fish! (Greg 01/13/2026 06:46am)

Sweet fish! (John Kaiser 01/13/2026 09:46am)

Nice (Vincent Fick 01/13/2026 11:37am)

2026 Leader

Brown Trout

03/02/26 8:37am
Size: 22" / 4lbs
Bait/Lure: Swim Bait
Method: Jigging
Tackle Shop: Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters (South Bethany)

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12%

James Hanna
Orchard Park NY

Little brown from a local tributary I forgot to post from last month. Can’t wait for the fall for the real ones to come back in. (James Hanna 04/10/2026 22:37pm)

2026 Leader

Carp

03/22/26 11:12am
Size: 27" / 12.6lbs
Bait/Lure: Corn
Method: Shore Fishing

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John Kaiser
Adamstown MD

First one this year (John Kaiser 03/22/2026 17:11pm)

nice carp (Vincent Fick 03/25/2026 09:18am)

Thanks! (John Kaiser 03/25/2026 11:39am)

Your welcome (Vincent Fick 04/03/2026 06:51am)

2026 Leader

Channel Catfish

04/24/26 10:54am
Size: 23" / 4.4lbs
Bait/Lure: Bluegill
Method: Bank Fishing

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John Kaiser
Adamstown MD

Biggest one of the day (John Kaiser 04/24/2026 15:13pm)

Nice cat bro (Vincent Fick 04/26/2026 11:13am)

2026 Leader

Chub

02/25/26 1:58pm
Size: 9"
Bait/Lure: Hot Dog
Method: Bridge

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John Kaiser
Adamstown MD

2026 Leader

Crevalle Jack

02/14/26 2:34pm
Size: 18" / 3lbs
Bait/Lure: Buck Tail
Method: Casting
Shop: Zac Reel Eazy Charters. Key West.

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Henry Marconi
Key West FL

Ran into an acre of Jack's in a feeding frenzy. (Henry Marconi 02/15/2026 07:12am)

2026 Leader

Flounder

04/04/26 4:34pm
Tackle Shop: Captain Steves Bait & Tackle

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Captain Steve's Bait & Tackle
Chincoteague Island VA

Capt. Hunter and Ron aboard Under the Sonar Charters for absolutely crushing it today! They put in the work and headed back to the docks with a full limit of flounder. The bite is definitely on, and these guys proved it! Whether you’re looking for a dinner of fresh fillets or just some solid time on the water, today was a prime example of why we love fishing these waters. (Captain Steve's Bait & Tackle 04/07/2026 05:17am)

Nice flounder (Vincent Fick 04/11/2026 05:25am)

2026 Leader

Largemouth Bass

03/24/26 10:02am
Size: 7.16lbs
Bait/Lure: Jerkbait
Method: Boat Fishing

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Makoman
Laytonsville MD

Nice bass (Vincent Fick 03/31/2026 02:48am)

Nice one!!! There goes my chances for leader this year (Pam 04/04/2026 12:53pm)

2026 Leader

Mangrove Snapper

03/27/26 3:08pm
Size: 15" / 1.5lbs
Bait/Lure: Live pinfish
Method: Free lining
Shop: Zac Reel Eazy Charters. Key West.

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Henry Marconi
Key West FL

Limit out on snapper. (Henry Marconi 03/27/2026 18:05pm)

Nice snapper (Vincent Fick 03/29/2026 08:49am)

2026 Leader

Mutton Snapper

01/24/26 1:21pm
Size: 26" / 13lbs
Bait/Lure: Live pinfish
Method: Free lining
Shop: Zac reel eazy charters. Key west.

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Henry Marconi
Key West FL

Nice Mutton Snapper. (Henry Marconi 01/24/2026 18:53pm)

Nice mutton do they taste good bc the only fishinf I’ve done in Florida is freshwater (Vincent Fick 01/26/2026 13:31pm)

2026 Leader

Northern Pike

03/19/26 8:32pm

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Makoman
Laytonsville MD

First Pike for Bob (Makoman 03/19/2026 21:31pm)

Cool! Congrats Bob! (Jeff (Father Time) 03/19/2026 21:46pm)

2026 Leader

Rainbow Trout

04/04/26 6:57pm
Size: 22.6"
Bait/Lure: Spinner

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watt
Wilmington DE

Got it opening day trout in PA got a total of 7 (watt 04/04/2026 19:56pm)

Nice! Congrats! (Jeff (Father Time) 04/04/2026 20:16pm)

Awesome Trout! (John Kaiser 04/05/2026 10:58am)

Thanks John it was a fun trip and thanks Jeff happy Easter to all went to Delaware this morning got 9 all small did bring any home (watt 04/05/2026 11:01am)

2026 Leader

Sandbar Shark

04/09/26 11:28am
Size: 60lbs

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Jackson Lilly
Alexandria VA

2026 Leader

Sea Bass

02/19/26 6:51am
Size: 17" / 3lbs
Bait/Lure: Squid
Method: Boat Fishing

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13%

Vincent Fick
Ocean city MD

Still my biggest sea bass to date (Vincent Fick 02/19/2026 07:55am)

2026 Leader

Sheepshead

01/02/26 8:30am
Size: 3lbs
Bait/Lure: Shrimp
Method: Shoreline casting

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Matthew Lowers
Purcellville VA

Sweet fish! Congrats. (John Kaiser 01/02/2026 11:52am)

Nice (Vincent Fick 01/07/2026 13:22pm)

2026 Leader

Smallmouth Bass

03/26/26 12:18pm
Size: 20" / 3.9lbs
Bait/Lure: Spinnerbait
Method: Bank Fishing
Shop: Fishing With BOB

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Makoman
Laytonsville MD

Nice smallie (Vincent Fick 03/29/2026 08:49am)

2026 Leader

Snook

04/06/26 11:49pm

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Jackson Lilly
Alexandria VA

2026 Leader

Spiny Dogfish

04/17/26 7:21am
Size: 12" / 0.5lbs
Bait/Lure: Bunker
Method: Beach
Tackle Shop: Old Inlet Bait & Tackle

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John Kaiser
Adamstown MD

No black drum yet (John Kaiser 04/17/2026 11:10am)

2026 Leader

Steelhead

04/25/26 6:28pm
Size: 32.5" / 14lbs
Bait/Lure: Chartreuse bead
Method: Drifting
Tackle Shop: Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters (South Bethany)

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12%

James Hanna
Orchard Park NY

2026 Leader

Striped Bass

04/21/26 2:52pm
Size: 46"
Method: Surf Fishing
Tackle Shop: Captain Steves Bait & Tackle

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Captain Steve's Bait & Tackle
Chincoteague Island VA

Holly Stillwell landed this 46” citation striped bass released on the surf today. Awesome Fish. Men are allowed to catch citation Striper still, right? Great day on the beach (Captain Steve's Bait & Tackle 04/22/2026 04:52am)

Thats a beast (Vincent Fick 04/24/2026 07:59am)

2026 Leader

Tautog

04/23/26 2:11pm
Size: 18"
Bait/Lure: Sand Fleas
Method: Boat Fishing
Shop/Boat/Guide: Rick’s Bait and tackle

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Julie Stevenson
Millsborro DE

2026 Leader

Walleye

04/23/26 5:54am
Size: 27.5" / 8lbs
Bait/Lure: Swim Bait
Method: Jigging
Tackle Shop: Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters (South Bethany)

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12%

James Hanna
Orchard Park NY

Nice fish! (Greg 04/23/2026 07:51am)

Awesome walleye! Congrats. (John Kaiser 04/23/2026 09:55am)

Nice walleye (Vincent Fick 04/25/2026 08:57am)

2026 Leader

White Perch

04/08/26 3:00pm
Size: 8"
Bait/Lure: Gulp
Method: Kayak
Shop: Myself

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15%

Chad C
Stewartstown PA

Nice white (Vincent Fick 04/09/2026 07:26am)

2026 Leader

Yellow Perch

02/15/26 8:24am
Size: 8"
Bait/Lure: Sweedish Pimple w/ mealworm
Method: Ice fishing
Tackle Shop: Alcova General Store

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Shanan A. Poe
Dallastown PA

1st time out ice fishing in 25 years on Lake Marburg. (Shanan A. Poe 02/20/2026 23:11pm)