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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

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.

Avg: 12–20"Record: 29.5" · 22 lbs 4 oz
Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

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

Avg: 10–18"Record: 27" · 11 lbs 15 oz
Striped Bass

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.

Avg: 18–36"Record: 54" · 81 lbs 14 oz
Rainbow Trout

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.

Avg: 10–18"Record: 36" · 48 lbs
Brown Trout

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.

Avg: 12–20"Record: 41" · 42 lbs 1 oz
Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

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

Avg: 14–22"Record: 41" · 25 lbs
Northern Pike

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.

Avg: 20–30"Record: 57" · 55 lbs 1 oz
Muskellunge

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.

Avg: 30–42"Record: 60.25" · 67 lbs 8 oz
Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

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

Avg: 12–24"Record: 40" · 58 lbs
Bluegill

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

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

Avg: 6–10"Record: 15" · 4 lbs 12 oz
Crappie

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.

Avg: 8–12"Record: 19.25" · 6 lbs
Redfish (Red Drum)

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.

Avg: 18–30"Record: 54" · 94 lbs 2 oz
Common Snook

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.

Avg: 20–32"Record: 48" · 53 lbs 10 oz
Flounder

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.

Avg: 14–22"Record: 33" · 22 lbs 7 oz
Cobia

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.

Avg: 30–48"Record: 72" · 135 lbs 9 oz