The biggest swordfish ever caught is the 1,182-pound swordfish caught by Louis E. Marron on May 7, 1953 in Iquique, Chile, according to the International Game Fish Association. Marron was fishing with his wife Genie, aboard a boat called the Flying Heart III. This record still stands as the largest swordfish ever caught and verified by the IGFA.
What’s the biggest swordfish ever recorded?
The largest swordfish ever recorded is a 1,182-pound fish caught in Iquique, Chile on May 7, 1953 by Lou Marroni, according to the International Game Fish Association. This record still stands today as the world record for the largest swordfish ever caught.
What’s the biggest fish ever caught on rod and reel?
The biggest fish ever caught on rod and reel is a 3,427-pound great white shark caught by Cpt. Frank Mundus and Donnie Braddick in August of 1986 off the coast of Montauk, Long Island. This catch is disputed by some, as some believe that the largest fish ever caught using rod and reel was a 2,664-pound great white shark caught by Australian angler Alfred Dean in 1959.
What is the largest sailfish ever caught?
The largest sailfish ever caught is believed to be 220.5 pounds (100 kg) and was caught in 1947 by Carl Stewart in the Pacific. It measured 11.2 feet (340 cm) in length.
What is the largest marlin ever caught?
The largest marlin ever caught was a black marlin that weighed 1,560 pounds. This fish had a length of 14 feet, 6 inches; its girth was 6 feet, and it was caught off the coast of Australia in 1953. The angler who caught it was Alfred C. Glassell Jr. This record has stood for over 67 years, and is still recognized as the largest marlin ever caught.