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2023 Leaders

Congratulations to all the Winners!

These are the largest fish recorded so far for 2023.

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Final Winners (of qualifying species) will receive free special edition Winners Stickers at the end of the year! Please make sure you enter your correct mailing address under "Settings".

Yearly Winners:   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017

7985 Barracuda 03/02/23 6:43am
2023 Leader
Barracuda
03/02/23 5:43am
Size: 16" / 2lbs
Bait/Lure: Jig With Shad Tail
Method: Backyard fishing
Tackle Shop: Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters (South Bethany)
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Chic
Ocean View DE
Click to Private MessageCaught 3 of these teethy fish. (Chic 03/03/2023 13:00pm)
Click to Private MessageThat's a cool catch!! Congrats! (Father Time 03/03/2023 19:40pm)
Click to Private MessageDitto - very very cool :) (Greg 03/04/2023 01:45am)
Click to Private MessageGood eating. (The Fish Whisperer 03/06/2023 18:42pm)
Click to Private MessageAround here? (Mark Hudson 03/06/2023 19:40pm)
Click to Private MessageFlorida Keys (Chic 03/07/2023 06:51am)
Click to Private MessageNice time to be there (Mark Hudson 03/08/2023 19:57pm)
7984 Black Drum 02/26/23 8:45am
2023 Leader
Black Drum
02/26/23 7:45am
Size: 34"
Bait/Lure: Shrimp
Method: Jetty
Shop/Boat/Guide: Lee’s Bait Shop
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Danny Noel
Houston TX
Click to Private MessagePB black drum! Good to be back in the 80° weather. Live shrimp off a Carolina rig Texas City Dike (Danny Noel 02/26/2023 18:13pm)
Click to Private MessageNice (Mark Hudson 02/27/2023 16:54pm)
Click to Private MessageThat’s a nice drum!!! (Greg 02/27/2023 20:22pm)
Click to Private MessageThey put up a good fight! I hope that you enjoyed it. Congrats!! (Father Time 03/03/2023 19:42pm)
8016 Blue Catfish 03/29/23 9:45pm
2023 Leader
Blue Catfish
03/29/23 8:45pm
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Jordan Marcus
Owings Mills MD
Click to Private MessageNice cat! (Greg 03/30/2023 05:11am)
7932 Bluegill 01/06/23 12:52am
2023 Leader
Bluegill
01/05/23 11:52pm
Size: 8"
Bait/Lure: Nightcrawlers
Shop/Boat/Guide: Me
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Mark Hudson
Philadelphia PA
7955 Bowfin 01/21/23 3:11pm
2023 Leader
Bowfin
01/21/23 2:11pm
Size: 24" / 6.1lbs
Bait/Lure: Chicken Liver
Method: Kayak
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GRF
Ludowici GA
Click to Private MessageDo they taste good ? (Greg 01/23/2023 12:48pm)
Click to Private MessageBowfin are horrible tasting. I’ve heard of people eating them but I wouldn’t recommend it. They are only fun to catch or use for catfish bait. (GRF 01/23/2023 12:49pm)
Click to Private MessageYeah - catfish bait! Love me catfish!!! (Greg 01/23/2023 12:50pm)
Click to Private MessageHow do they fight (Mark Hudson 01/28/2023 15:47pm)
Click to Private MessageThey fight like a angry combination of a catfish and a pike. (GRF 01/28/2023 16:05pm)
Click to Private MessageCool (Mark Hudson 02/03/2023 11:05am)
7997 Brown Trout 03/21/23 5:26pm
2023 Leader
Brown Trout
03/21/23 4:26pm
Size: 11"
Bait/Lure: Fly
Method: Fly fishing
Shop/Boat/Guide: Self
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Father Time
Gap PA
Click to Private MessageFinally got out this year to try my luck! (Father Time 03/22/2023 09:25am)
Click to Private MessageNice to see. hope all is well I will be taking some young men out Saturday hopefully they well get some. (watt 03/22/2023 14:38pm)
Click to Private MessageCool (Mark Hudson 03/23/2023 17:03pm)
7974 Bull Shark 02/19/23 2:48am
2023 Leader
Bull Shark
02/19/23 1:48am
Size: 70" / 101.4lbs
Bait/Lure: Stingray
Method: Beach
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GRF
Ludowici GA
7991 Catfish 03/06/23 8:21pm
2023 Leader
Catfish
03/06/23 7:21pm
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Jordan Marcus
Owings Mills MD
Click to Private MessageGotta get you back to DE. See ya soon. Nasci reel working great !!! (Chic 03/07/2023 07:09am)
7981 Chain Pickerel 02/26/23 1:39pm
2023 Leader
Chain Pickerel
02/26/23 12:39pm
Size: 16"
Bait/Lure: Spoon
Method: Kayak
Tackle Shop: Old Inlet Bait & Tackle
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stingray Ray
Lincoln DE
7967 Channel Catfish 02/08/23 2:18pm
2023 Leader
Channel Catfish
02/08/23 1:18pm
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Joseph Little
Preston MD
Click to Private MessageLAKE Okeechobee (Joseph Little 02/10/2023 12:42pm)
Click to Private MessageJealous (Mark Hudson 02/18/2023 12:10pm)
7959 Crappie 01/25/23 11:55am
2023 Leader
Crappie
01/25/23 10:55am
Size: 7"
Bait/Lure: Redworm
Method: Bank Fishing
Shop/Boat/Guide: Me
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Mark Hudson
Philadelphia PA
8014 Crevalle Jack 03/28/23 7:38am
2023 Leader
Crevalle Jack
03/28/23 6:38am
Size: 20" / 5.5lbs
Bait/Lure: Popper
Method: Bank Fishing
Tackle Shop: Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters (South Bethany)
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Chic
Ocean View DE
Click to Private MessageCaught Jacks on top water popper. What a blast !!! (Chic 03/28/2023 09:27am)
Click to Private MessageSounds like a great time! (Greg 03/30/2023 05:12am)
8004 Golden Trout 03/25/23 10:08am
2023 Leader
Golden Trout
03/25/23 9:08am
Size: 17"
Bait/Lure: Spinner
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watt
Wilmington DE
Click to Private MessageYes we even got on in on the action. Weather could have been nicer.had a great time even in the cold rain (watt 03/25/2023 14:29pm)
7962 Kingfish 02/04/23 5:03pm
2023 Leader
Kingfish
02/04/23 4:03pm
Size: 10" / 0.6lbs
Bait/Lure: Cut Mullet, Squid & Shrimp
Method: Pier Fishing
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GRF
Ludowici GA
8000 Largemouth Bass 03/24/23 9:27am
2023 Leader
Largemouth Bass
03/24/23 8:27am
Size: 26" / 3lbs
Bait/Lure: Spinner
Method: Casting
Shop/Boat/Guide: None
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Joseph Little
Preston MD
Click to Private MessageLake Okeechobee near South Bay (Joseph Little 03/24/2023 21:21pm)
Click to Private MessageI'm jealous (Mark Hudson 03/27/2023 21:06pm)
8018 Northern Pike 03/30/23 7:15am
2023 Leader
Northern Pike
03/30/23 6:15am
Bait/Lure: Jitterbug
Method: Boat Fishing
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Makoman
Laytonsville MD
Click to Private Message4th Pike in a row Tridelphia is coming alive (Makoman 03/30/2023 13:51pm)
Click to Private MessageJealous :) (Greg 03/30/2023 17:25pm)
7978 Oscar 02/22/23 12:35am
2023 Leader
Oscar
02/21/23 11:35pm
Size: 12" / 1lb
Bait/Lure: Spinner
Method: Casting
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Joseph Little
Preston MD
Click to Private Message5 gal.bucket full at Everglade recreation center south Florida.East of Miami (Joseph Little 02/21/2023 17:39pm)
7933 Pumpkinseed 01/05/23 2:05pm
2023 Leader
Pumpkinseed
01/05/23 1:05pm
Size: 7"
Bait/Lure: Nightcrawlers
Shop/Boat/Guide: Me
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Mark Hudson
Philadelphia PA
8013 Rainbow Trout 03/28/23 6:09am
2023 Leader
Rainbow Trout
03/28/23 5:09am
Size: 15" / 1lb
Bait/Lure: Nightcrawlers
Method: stocking
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Vincent
Click to Private MessageMy first rainbow trout of the year out of Shad landing state park in Worcester county Maryland (Vincent 03/28/2023 06:09am)
7966 Sand Perch 02/04/23 6:03pm
2023 Leader
Sand Perch
02/04/23 5:03pm
Size: 7.5" / 0.3lbs
Bait/Lure: Shrimp
Method: Pier Fishing
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GRF
Ludowici GA
Click to Private MessageThey look like a white bass from here (Mark Hudson 02/18/2023 12:27pm)
7937 Sea Bass 01/08/23 1:23pm
2023 Leader
Sea Bass
01/08/23 12:23pm
Size: 8.5" / 0.6lbs
Bait/Lure: Cut Mullet, Squid & Shrimp
Method: Pier Fishing
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GRF
Ludowici GA
7965 Shrimp 02/04/23 5:59pm
2023 Leader
Shrimp
02/04/23 4:59pm
Size: 6.5"
Bait/Lure: Cast Net
Method: Pier Fishing
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GRF
Ludowici GA
Click to Private MessageDid you eat it? (The Fish Whisperer 02/04/2023 18:39pm)
Click to Private MessageI’m still out fishing, might use him for bait, don’t know yet (GRF 02/04/2023 18:40pm)
7945 Smallmouth Bass 01/11/23 11:25am
2023 Leader
Smallmouth Bass
01/11/23 10:25am
Size: 4lbs
Tackle Shop: Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters (South Bethany)
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Jordan Marcus
Owings Mills MD
Click to Private MessageNice size smallmouth. (Chic 01/11/2023 19:39pm)
Click to Private MessageNice smallie (Vincent 01/12/2023 07:24am)
Click to Private MessageGreat catch (Greg 01/13/2023 16:45pm)
Click to Private MessageWhat bait? (The Fish Whisperer 01/14/2023 10:53am)
Click to Private MessageThat is a hammer! (Kevin King 03/29/2023 23:46pm)
7979 Striped Bass 02/14/23 11:07am
2023 Leader
Striped Bass
02/14/23 10:07am
Size: 50"
Bait/Lure: Buck tail jig
Method: Jigging
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shawn benton
Click to Private Messagechesapeake winter jigging (shawn benton 02/23/2023 11:07am)
Click to Private MessageVery nice fish! (The Fish Whisperer 02/23/2023 15:29pm)
Click to Private MessageWow that’s one hell of a fish!!! (Greg 02/23/2023 15:55pm)
Click to Private MessageNice striper!! Congrats! (Father Time 02/23/2023 17:45pm)
Click to Private MessageNice fish bro (Vincent 02/24/2023 04:26am)
Click to Private MessageThat is a NICE FISH, congrats! (Dansfishingagain 02/24/2023 21:18pm)
Click to Private MessageWow!enough said! (Jason Stallings 02/25/2023 02:03am)
7957 Sunfish 01/25/23 11:11am
2023 Leader
Sunfish
01/25/23 10:11am
Size: 8"
Bait/Lure: Redworm
Method: Bank Fishing
Shop/Boat/Guide: Me
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Mark Hudson
Philadelphia PA
7995 Tarpon 03/19/23 7:09am
2023 Leader
Tarpon
03/19/23 6:09am
Size: 48" / 35lbs
Bait/Lure: Swim Shad
Method: Bank Fishing
Tackle Shop: Hook'em & Cook'em Outfitters (South Bethany)
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Chic
Ocean View DE
Click to Private Message1st Tarpon I have ever landed.Released 25 minute fight on light tackle.Air show was spectacular (Chic 03/20/2023 05:59am)
Click to Private MessageYou’re having a great trip!!! I’m jealous :) (Greg 03/20/2023 10:35am)
Click to Private MessageThat's awesome!! Congratulations! (Father Time 03/20/2023 11:52am)
Click to Private MessageBeen a great trip,hoping a "Snook"is next. (Chic 03/20/2023 18:04pm)
Click to Private MessageCongrats (Mark Hudson 03/22/2023 07:30am)
7941 Tautog 01/10/23 9:55am
2023 Leader
Tautog
01/10/23 8:55am
Size: 24.5"
Bait/Lure: Crab
Method: Boat Fishing
Tackle Shop: Old Inlet Bait & Tackle
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Jim Halter
Pedricktown NJ
Click to Private MessageGood day out of Atlantic City. Caught limit of 4. All over 20” (Jim Halter 01/10/2023 18:55pm)
Click to Private MessageLooks like a great day. Congrats!!! (Dansfishingagain 01/10/2023 20:44pm)
Click to Private MessageNice (Mark Hudson 01/10/2023 22:01pm)
Click to Private MessageCongrats! Looks like you had an awesome day (Father Time 01/11/2023 22:08pm)
Click to Private MessageWhat a Stud Jim. Congratulations. (Cpt. Terry 01/12/2023 12:23pm)
7958 Yellow Perch 01/25/23 11:39am
2023 Leader
Yellow Perch
01/25/23 10:39am
Size: 10"
Bait/Lure: Crappie Magnet
Method: Bank Fishing
Shop/Boat/Guide: Me
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Mark Hudson
Philadelphia PA
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