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The largest fish ever caught is a whale shark, with the largest on record measuring around 41.5 feet in length. Whales sharks are filter feeders and pose no threat to humans.
The largest fish ever caught on rod and reel is a 2,664-pound great white shark caught off the coast of Australia in 1959 by angler Alf Dean.
The largest red fish species is the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), also known as redfish. The largest recorded red drum caught on rod and reel weighed 94 pounds.
The largest fish caught in Lake Lanier is a 63-pound, 4-ounce striped bass. This record-breaking fish was caught by angler James Ricketson in 2010.
A Florida caught fish, at 8 pounds, 9 ounces.
The biggest barracuda ever caught weighed around 103 pounds and was caught off the coast of Florida. Barracudas are known for their size and speed, making them a popular sport fish among anglers.