The Largest Halibut Ever Caught

Halibut is one of the most sought-after game around and is known for its intense fighting while on the line! These fish can grow absolutely huge, adding even more excitement for anglers looking to catch one of these deep-sea fish. Today, we are going to be looking at some of the records surrounding the halibut, specifically, how late they can get. Let’s discover the largest halibut ever caught, plus a bit of information about these interesting fish.
The largest halibut ever caught on record is a Pacific halibut caught by Jack Tragis off Dutch Harbor, Alaska, in June 1996. According to the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), this fish weighed in at a staggering 459 pounds, making it the all-tackle world record holder for this species. This is roughly equivalent to the weight of a full-grown adult Grizzly bear or two adult humans! There was another halibut that was caught off the coast of Alaska in 2003 that was reportedly larger, although the fish wasn’t officially documented and therefore isn’t listed on the records lists.
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