Largemouth Bass Fishing Records

All Tackle World Record

Weight
(lbs)
LocationDateAngler
22.25 Lake Biwa,
Shiga, Japan
Jul-02-2009Manabu Kurita
22.25 Montgomery Lake,
Georgia, USA
Jun-02-1932George W. Perry

Men’s Line Class World Records

Line Class
(lbs)
Weight
(lbs)
LocationDateAngler
214.75Castaic Lake,
Castaic, California, USA
Jun-01-1992Robert Crupi
417.0625Castaic Lake,
Castaic, California, USA
Dec-28-1990Robert Crupi
616.5625Lake Isabella,
California, USA
Mar-18-1998Terry McAbee
821.1875Oakview, California, USAMar-04-1980Raymond Easley
1221Castaic Lake,
Castaic, California, USA
Mar-09-1990Robert Crupi
1622Castaic Lake,
Castaic, California, USA
Mar-12-1991Robert Crupi
2019Castaic Lake,
Castaic, California, USA
Jan-08-1989Dan Kadota

Women’s Line Class World Records

Line Class
(lbs)
Weight
(lbs)
LocationDateAngler
24.8125Ohoopee River,
Georgia, USA
Apr-02-2022Jennifer Schall
411.75Lake Dixon,
California, USA
Apr-28-2019Tracy Hartman
66.9375Further Lake,
Navasota, Texas, USA
Apr-11-2020Meredith J. McCord
810.125Lake Talquin,
Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Dec-06-2015Dana Blanco Douglas, M.D.
129.0625Lake Baccarac,
Sinaloa, Mexico
Mar-30-2021Sarah Elizabeth Harris
168.375Lake Ezekiel,
Texas, USA
Sep-05-2020Meredith J. McCord

All Tackle Length World Records

Length
(cm)
LocationDateAngler
65 cmLake Jeffery,
Florida, USA
Apr-24-2018Lance Jones
65 cmLake Mission Viejo,
Mission Viejo, California, USA
May-13-2015George Coniglio
65 cmPrivate Lake,
Ebro, Florida, USA
Mar-27-2021Lane J. Kinney

Tippet Class Men’s World Records (Fly Tackle)

Line Class
(lbs)
Weight
(lbs)
LocationDateAngler
28Ligonier, Pennsylvania, USAJun-25-2001Herbert Ratner Jr.
49.6876Lake Dixon,
Escondido, California, USA
Apr-26-1999Dennis Ditmars
614.125Lake Meredith,
Texas, USA
Oct-20-2000John Lindsey Jr.
816.75Castaic Lagoon,
Castaic, California, USA
Feb-26-2009Larry Kurosaki
1214.5Castaic Lagoon,
Castaic, California, USA
Feb-24-2007Larry Kurosaki
1612.6875Lake Dixon,
Escondido, California, USA
Apr-30-1998Dennis Ditmars

Tippet Class Women’s World Records (Fly Tackle)

Line Class
(lbs)
Weight
(lbs)
LocationDateAngler
22.3125Lake Ezekiel,
Navasota, Texas, USA
Apr-20-2020Meredith J. McCord
43.5625Lake Ezekiel,
Navasota, Texas, USA
Apr-21-2020Meredith J. McCord
610.25Lake Ezekiel,
Navasota, Texas, USA
Mar-30-2020Meredith J. McCord
88Encino Lake,
Yancey, Texas, USA
May-10-2019Meredith J. McCord
1210.5Port Orange, Florida, USAMay-06-2017Capt. Alissa Vinoski

Junior World Records (Ages 11-16)

Weight
(lbs)
LocationDateAngler
15.75Spruce Creek,
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
May-08-2006Mackenzie Ruth Hickox
17Murray Reservoir,
San Diego, California, USA
Mar-22-2000Cody Pierce

Smallfry World Records (ages 10 and under)

WeightLocationDateAngler
8.8125Lake Okeechobee,
Florida, USA
Feb-16-2015Julia Grace Ketner
14Castaic Lake,
California, USA
Jan-02-1998Ryan Barnes

State Fishing Records

StateWeight
(lbs)
LocationDateAngler
Georgia22.25Montgomery LakeJun-2-1932George Perry
California21.75Castaic LakeMar-5-1991Michael Arujo
Texas18.18Lake ForkJan-24-1992Barry StClair
Mississippi18.15Natchez State Park LakeDec-31-1992Anthony Denny
Florida17.27Polk CountyJul-6-1986Billy O’Berry
Alabama16.5Mtn. View LakeNov-3-1987Thomas (T. M.) Burgin
Arkansas16.5Mallard LakeMar-02-1976Aaron Mardis
Virginia16.5Connor LakeMay-20-1985Richard Tate
Arizona16.48Canyon LakeApr-22-1997Randall E. White
South Carolina16.125Lake Marion1949P.H. Flanagan
Louisiana15.97Caney LakeFeb-1-1994Greg Wiggins
North Carolina15.875Farm PondMar-29-1991William H. Wofford
New Mexico15.812Bill Evans LakeMar-24-1995Steve Estrada
Massachusetts15.5Sampson Pond, Carver1975Walter Bolonis
Tennessee15.187Chickamauga ReservoirFeb-13-2015Gabe Keen
Oklahoma14.856Cedar LakeMar-13-2013Dale Miller
Indiana14.75Lake, Harrison County1991Jenifer Schultz
Kentucky14.593Highsplint LakeApr-19-2019Mark Ward
Missouri13.875Bull Shoals LakeApr-1-1961Marvin Bushong
Ohio13.13Farm PondMay-26-1976Roy Landsberger
Illinois13.0625Stone Quarry LkFeb-15-1976NA
Connecticut12.875Mashapaug Lake1961Frank Domurat
Washington12.53Lake BosworthAug-8-2016Bill Evans
West Virginia12.28Pond (Grant County)1994David W. Heeter
Oregon12.1Ballenger Pond2002B. Adam Hastings
Nevada12Lake MeadMar-8-1999Michael R. Geary
Michigan11.94Big Pine Island Lake1934Jack Rorex
Kansas11.8Private Pit Lake, Cherokee Co.May-03-2008Tyson Hallam
Maine11.625Moose Pond1968Robert Kamp
Wyoming11.51Kleenburn PondsMay-10-2018Caleb Salzman
Maryland11.4Huntingtown Farm PondJul-31-2013Colton Lambert​
Colorado11.38Echo Canyon Reservoir1997Jarrett Edwards
New York11.25Buckhorn LakeSep-11-1987John Higbie
Rhode Island11.2Johnson’s PondApr-1-2016B. Migliore
Pennsylvania11.187Birch Run Reservoir1983Donald Shade
Wisconsin11.187Lake RipleyOct-12-1940NA
Delaware11.1Wagamons PondFeb-20-2016Andre Klein
Idaho10.94Anderson LakeNAMrs. M.W. Taylor
New Jersey10.875Menantico Sand Wash Pond1980Robert Eisele
Iowa10.75Lake FisherMay-1-1984Patricia Zar
Nebraska10.687SandpitOct-2-1965Paul Abegglen Sr
New Hampshire10.5Potanipo LakeMay-1-1967G. Bullpitt
Vermont10.25Lake DunmoreJan-17-1988Tony Gale
Utah10.125Lake Powell1974Sam LaManna
Hawaii9.5875Waita Res., Kaua’iJan-26-1992Dickie Broyles
Montana9.58Lake ElmoApr-24-2021Brandon Wright
South Dakota9.3125Indian Scout LakeApr. 27, 2020Matthew Dunham
Minnesota8.937Auburn LakeOct-3-2005NA
North Dakota8.5Nelson LakeFeb-11-1983Leon Rixen