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Species Leaderboards
Explore the biggest catches logged by CatchVault anglers. Select a species to see the top catches ranked by length.

Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
The most popular gamefish in North America. Known for aggressive strikes and acrobatic fights. Thrives in warm, weedy lakes and rivers.

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Pound for pound one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish. Prefers clear, rocky water with moderate current. Excellent sport fish.

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
A powerful saltwater and freshwater gamefish known for long runs and hard fights. Migrates along the Atlantic coast and lives in large reservoirs.

Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
A beautiful cold-water species prized by fly anglers and spin fishers alike. Known for leaping out of the water when hooked.

Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
A wary, challenging trout species originally from Europe. Often nocturnal feeders that grow to impressive sizes in large rivers and lakes.

Walleye
Sander vitreus
A highly sought-after freshwater species known for exceptional table fare. Features distinctive glassy eyes adapted for low-light feeding.

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
An aggressive apex predator with razor-sharp teeth. Known for explosive strikes and powerful runs. One of the most exciting freshwater gamefish to target.

Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
Called the "fish of ten thousand casts." The largest member of the pike family and a true trophy fish. Extremely challenging to hook and land.

Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
The most abundant and widely distributed catfish species in North America. Great fighters that grow large and are excellent eating.

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
America's favorite panfish. Abundant, easy to catch, and great for introducing kids to fishing. Provides fun on ultralight tackle.

Crappie
Pomoxis spp.
A popular panfish found throughout North America. Known for schooling behavior and excellent table quality. Both black and white crappie are highly targeted by anglers.

Redfish (Red Drum)
Sciaenops ocellatus
An iconic inshore saltwater species known for the distinctive black spot on the tail. Powerful fighters that patrol shallow flats, marshes, and jetties.

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
A prized inshore saltwater gamefish found in tropical and subtropical waters. Known for explosive strikes near structure and a distinctive lateral line.

Flounder
Paralichthys spp.
A flat, bottom-dwelling fish that ambushes prey from sandy or muddy bottoms. Popular among inshore anglers and highly valued as table fare.

Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
A large, powerful pelagic fish that migrates along warm coastlines. Often found near buoys, wrecks, and rays. Prized for both sport and table quality.