These Are The Biggest Freshwater Fish Ever Caught In The U.S.

The largest recorded white sturgeon in the U.S. weighed 468 lbs! These ancient fish can grow over 20 feet long and are true freshwater legends.

White Sturgeon – 468 lbs

Caught in Virginia, this 143-lb blue catfish is the largest of its kind. Known for their strength, these giants put up an incredible fight for any angler.

Blue Catfish – 143 lbs

This prehistoric predator was caught in Mississippi. With its razor-sharp teeth and torpedo-like body, the alligator gar is one of America’s most fearsome freshwater fish.

Alligator Gar – 327 lbs

Flathead catfish grow massive, and the biggest one ever caught weighed 123 lbs! These bottom-dwellers thrive in murky waters and ambush their prey with brute force.

Flathead Catfish – 123 lbs

Native to the Great Lakes, a 240-lb lake sturgeon set the record. These fish can live over 100 years and are considered living fossils due to their ancient lineage.

Lake Sturgeon – 240 lbs

Muskies are the apex predators of northern lakes. The largest muskie ever caught weighed 67 lbs, making it one of the most sought-after trophies in freshwater fishing.

Muskellunge (Muskie) – 67 lbs

The American paddlefish, known for its long snout, has a record of 164 lbs. These filter-feeding giants have been around since the age of the dinosaurs!

Paddlefish – 164 lbs

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