{"id":56698,"date":"2023-10-10T13:14:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T13:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=56698"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:49:47","slug":"florida-state-record-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/florida-state-record-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida State Record Fish: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 13<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Whether you’re looking for diversity or an abundance of fish, there are very few places in the world that can match up to Florida<\/a>. Out here, it’s all about setting new personal bests, which thousands of anglers do every year. The waters are full of trophy catches, and today, we’ll get you acquainted with the current Florida state record fish.<\/p>

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Since there are many different species prowling across the Sunshine State, we’ve selected the most popular ones to feature in this article. You’ll get to read about how big some of these fish are, as well as the backstory behind every record catch. So let’s dive into it!<\/p>

Biggest Fish Caught in Florida by Species<\/h2>

Between its abundant lakes and world-class saltwater fishing, there’s a trophy to catch wherever you turn. The fish records support this, as there have been some truly impressive specimens anglers have caught in Florida’s waters.<\/p>

We’ve lined them up in alphabetical order. This way, you can click on the fish you’d like to learn more about. In each section, you’ll get information on the current state record holder and how big the fish was.<\/p>