ALL-TIME TOP-25 BIGGEST / HEAVIEST / LONGEST LARGEMOUTH BASS EVER CAUGHT (OR REPORTEDLY CAUGHT) IN FLORIDA
ALL-TIME TOP-25
BIGGEST / HEAVIEST / LONGEST
LARGEMOUTH BASS EVER CAUGHT
(OR REPORTEDLY CAUGHT) IN FLORIDA
An Information, Opinion, Photos, & Sources Report
Compiled by "Ocklawahaman" Paul Nosca
With the assistance of Captain Erika Ritter, K. Alwine, & Tom Walters
Article Originally Posted to the Internet: 12 November 2010
First Webpage Created: 21 November 2011
First Webpage Last Revised: 30 January 2018
Moved to this Website (For More Available Space): 14 February 2018
Last Revised: 03 March 2023
NOTE -- IF NEEDED: Right-click-on individual photos then "Open image in new tab" to ENLARGE them!
LARGEMOUTH BASS: TERMINOLOGY OF THE BIGGEST FLORIDA CATCHES
UNDOCUMENTED indicates big, heavy largemouth bass reportedly caught in Florida that are not recognized as being DOCUMENTED catches by the "International Game Fish Association" (IGFA), "National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame" (NFWFHF), "Bassmaster" magazine (BASS), and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or its predecessor Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (GFC). The overwhelming majority of heavyweight largemouth bass reported caught from Florida are UNDOCUMENTED as the process to officially DOCUMENT is very meticulous.
DOCUMENTED indicates big, heavy largemouth bass caught in Florida that are recognized as being DOCUMENTED catches by the IGFA, NFWFHF, BASS, and FWC or its predecessor GFC. The quite meticulous procedure to officially DOCUMENT requires DOCUMENTING the weighing of the fish on a CERTIFIED inspected scale in the presence of 2 disinterested witnesses plus measuring its length and girth along with an inspection to verify the species by a qualified person. Also a clear photo must be submitted plus in some instances the first 25 feet of the fishing line that was used and possibly even more required information.
NON-CERTIFIED indicates big, heavy largemouth bass caught in Florida that are recognized as being DOCUMENTED catches by the IGFA, NFWFHF, and BASS -- but were never examined and weighed by personnel of FWC or its predecessor GFC.
CERTIFIED indicates big, heavy largemouth bass caught in Florida that are recognized as being DOCUMENTED catches by the IGFA, NFWFHF, and BASS -- plus they were examined and weighed by personnel of the FWC or its predecessor GFC.
Other big bass DOCUMENTING organizations of the past were the "International Spin Fishing Association" and of course "Field and Stream" magazine -- both of which -- in 1978 turned-over their official freshwater fish record-keeping duties to the IGFA. "Field and Stream" magazine's DOCUMENTATION of heavyweight catches dated back to 1911 when their annual fishing contests began.
LARGEMOUTH BASS: A FEW FACTS ABOUT THE BIGGEST FLORIDA CATCHES
In 1969, before the advent of overweight California-caught transplanted Florida-strain bass, "Field and Stream" (March 1969, page 120) reported that only 3 largemouth bass weighing over 19 pounds had ever been officially DOCUMENTED since record keeping began in 1911. Those 3 bass were: (1) 22 pounds 4 ounces (32.5-inch length, 28.5-inch girth) by George Perry on 6-2-1932 from Montgomery Lake, Telfair County, Georgia; (2) 20 pounds 2 ounces by "Fritz" Friebel on 5-19-1923 from Big Fish Lake, Pasco County, Florida; and (3) 19 pounds 15 ounces by R.E. Lucas in 1927 from Keystone Lake, Hillsborough County, Florida. The 19-pound largemouth bass was caught by W.A. Witt on 6-21-1961 from Lake Tarpon, Pinellas County, Florida.
The way it was in 1969
George Perry 22-lb 4-oz GEORGIA largemouth bass
George Perry 22-lb 4-oz GEORGIA largemouth bass
Replica mount to actual size of George Perry 22-lb 4-oz GEORGIA largemouth bass
at Corky Bell's Seafood restaurant in East Palatka, Florida
Replica mount to actual size of George Perry 22-lb 4-oz GEORGIA largemouth bass
at Corky Bell's Seafood restaurant in East Palatka, Florida
Some big largemouth bass specimens caught over the years in Florida were LONG in inches of total length but LEAN in pounds and ounces of weight. The DOCUMENTED world record LONGEST largemouth bass ever caught anywhere was taken from Lake Toho in Florida by Bill Whipple on 8-11-2002 and was 33 inches in total length but weighed an amazingly light 14 lbs 6 oz! At least three bass were reportedly 32 inches long but only weighed 17 to 17.25 lbs each.
Bill Whipple World Record 33-inch length Lake Toho, Osceola County, FL largemouth bass
LARGEMOUTH BASS: THE LIST OF THE BIGGEST/HEAVIEST REPORTED FLORIDA CATCHES
"Ocklawahaman" compiled the following list by carefully studying available data from various "offline" and "online" sources. It is the most complete historical listing of the all-time top-25 (or so) biggest or heaviest largemouth bass ever reportedly caught in Florida -- that he knows of. This list includes any available reported catches whether UNDOCUMENTED, DOCUMENTED, NON-CERTIFIED or CERTIFIED. Before numbers 1 to 30 is a section beginning with letters A to H of extremely big UNDOCUMENTED largemouth bass. The reported weights of all of these "lettered" bass exceed that of Florida's heaviest-ever DOCUMENTED record largemouth bass. "Ocklawahaman" is ready to update this report whenever new or more accurate data or photos are discovered about 17-pound and heavier largemouth bass reported caught in Florida (past or present) -- or it is brought to his attention by others.
NOTE: "Ocklawahaman" has never caught a largemouth bass that qualifies to be included on this Top-25 (17-lb and over) list!
Abbreviations: lb = pound, oz = ounce, in = inch, L = length, G = girth, Co = county.
(No.) Reported Weight; Length (if known); Girth (if known); County (if known); Water (if known); Catch Date by Angler (Comment).
Florida Largemouth Bass catches listed in BOLD TYPE are DOCUMENTED or have a GOOD PHOTO available!
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(A) 24-lb 12-oz; 39.5 in L; 30 in G: Osceola Co; West Lake Toho; 4-20-1974 by Raymond Tomer (GFC couldn’t certify weight).
(B) 23-lb 2-oz; 37.5 in L; 29.5 in G; Lake Co; "near Altoona"; circa 1880 by H.W. Ross (reported by Dr. J.A. Henshall in his 1881-1913 "Book Of The Black Bass" -- the 16.5-inch girth head of this fish was sent to the office of "Forest and Stream" in New York which merged with "Field and Stream" in 1930; reported by Bill Baab in "Florida Wildlife" July-August 1984, pages 6-7).
(C) 22-lb; Volusia Co; "small lake near Pierson"; December 1981 by Billy Johnson (GFC couldn’t certify weight).
(D) 21-lb 8-oz; Alachua Co; Orange Lake; 1954 (reported by Breard Snellings in Sarasota Journal 3-26-1975: "...was not caught on rod and reel"). "Ocklawahaman" Paul Nosca NOTE: I seem to remember that this fish was known as the "pitchfork bass" as it was taken (unlawfully) in very shallow water using that farm tool with a long handle and sharp metal prongs.
(E) 21-lb 3-oz; 33.25 in L; Marion Co; Ocklawaha River; 1-2-1975 by Thomas A. Johnson (FL GFC couldn’t certify weight, before it was eaten, although a GOOD PHOTO exists of this extremely long bass showing it to be very much longer than a 21-inch height Ford 5th generation pickup tailgate -- "...[T]here just wasn’t enough proof that the fish weighed more than the current [1975] 19 1/2-pound record [sic]"). This catch was reported by the "Ocala Star-Banner" newspaper 3 times: 3/2/1975, 3/27/1975, and 10/17/1975.
Thomas Johnson 21-lb 03-oz Ocklawaha River, Marion County, FL largemouth bass
(F) 20-lb 7-oz; Hamilton Co; "Occidental pit"; April 1993 by "Howard" (reported by Bart Crabb in his 1997 book "The Quest for the World Record Bass", page 78).
(G) 20-lb 5-oz; by unknown angler (reported by John Fox, famed bass angler and guide).
(H) 20-lb 4-oz; by unknown angler (reported by John Fox, famed bass angler and guide).
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"Fritz" Friebel 20-lb 02-oz Big Fish Lake, Pasco County, FL largemouth bass
(1) 20-lb 2-oz; 31 in L; 27 in G; Pasco Co; Big Fish Lake; 5-19-1923 by Frederick "Fritz" Friebel (DOCUMENTED current NON-CERTIFIED Florida state record; 1923 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner, reported by "Field and Stream" February 1969, page 120; reported by Bill Baab in "Florida Wildlife" July-August 1984, pages 6-7; reported by Bart Crabb in his 1997 book "The Quest for the World Record Bass", page 78).
"Fritz" Friebel 20-lb 02-oz Big Fish Lake, Pasco County, FL largemouth bass
(2) 20-lb 1-oz; 29 in L; 23 in G; Indian River Co; Farm 13/Stick Marsh; 4-10-1994 by Ed Johnson.
(3) 19-lb 15-oz; Hillsborough Co; Keystone Lake; 1927 by R.E. Lucas (DOCUMENTED; 1927 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner, reported by "Field and Stream" February 1969, page 120).
(4) 19-lb 12-oz; by unknown angler (reported by John Fox, famed bass angler and guide).
(5) 19-lb 11-oz; 29 in L; 23.25 in G; Indian River Co; Farm 13/Stick Marsh; 7-5-1994 by Doug Thompson.
(6) 19-lb 8-oz; 29 in L; 23 in G; Indian River Co; Farm 13/Stick Marsh; May 1994 by Ed Johnson.
(7) 19-lb 6-oz; by unknown angler (reported by John Fox, famed bass angler and guide).
(8) 19-lb 4-oz; Taylor Creek Reservoir; 6-30-1974 by Phil Jay (DOCUMENTED; reported in "Florida Sportsman" November 1999).
(9) 19-lb 2-oz; by unknown angler (reported by John Fox, famed bass angler and guide).
10) 19-lb; Lake Co; Baccus Lake; mid-1970’s by unknown angler.
(10) 19-lb; 31 in L; Pinellas Co; Lake Tarpon; 6-26-1961 by W.A. Riley Witt (DOCUMENTED former NON-CERTIFIED Florida state record; 1961 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner; reported by "Florida Wildlife" [June 1976, May-June 1977, July-August 1978, and July-August 1984]; reported by Bart Crabb in his 1997 book "The Quest for the World Record Bass", page 78).
(11) 18-lb 15-oz; Pinellas Co; Lake Tarpon, 1961 by unknown angler (reported in Larry Larsen 1991 book).
(12) 18-lb 13-oz; 29.5 in L; 26.5 in G; Clay Co; St. Johns River; 4-12-1987 by Buddy Wright (DOCUMENTED; reported by Bart Crabb in his 1997 book "The Quest for the World Record Bass", page 78).
Buddy Wright 18-lb 13-oz St. Johns River, FL largemouth bass
Buddy Wright 18-lb 13-oz St. Johns River, FL largemouth bass
(13) 18-lb 8-oz; Polk Co; Orange Grove Lake; January 2008 by Jeffrey Smith (reported by "IGFA - 10 LB. BASS CLUB" list and by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ("Florida Fish Busters" March 2008, even though it was released and never CERTIFIED).
(13) 18-lb 8-oz; Alachua Co; Newnans Lake; by Wayne Jacobs.
Wayne Jacobs 18-lb 08-oz Newnans Lake, Alachua County, FL largemouth bass
(13) 18-lb 8-oz; Leon Co; Lake Jackson; March 1967 by unknown angler. "Ocklawahaman" Paul Nosca NOTE: I have also seen this Lake Jackson bass listed as 18-lb 9-oz.
(14) 18-lb 5-oz; Madison Co; 3-25-1968 by Bobbie Haskell (DOCUMENTED; 1968 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner, Mar 1969, page 118; reported in "Florida Sportsman" November 1999).
Bobbie Haskell 18-lb 05-oz unnamed water, Madison County, FL largemouth bass
(15) 18-lb 4-oz; St. Johns River; 1949 by Mrs. Ona Wagner (1949 "Jacksonville Fishing Tournament - Ladies Division" winner reported by Mrs. Becky Zeigler [niece of Ona Wagner], who has the original certficate).
(15) 18-lb 4-oz; St. Johns River; 12-16-1948 by J.W. Smith (DOCUMENTED; 1948 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner; reported in "Florida Sportsman" November 1999).
(16) 18-lb 2-oz; Marion Co; private pond; 1-14-1989 by Ted Lee.
(16) 18-lb 2-oz; Taylor Creek Reservoir; 6-25-1974 by Phil Jay (DOCUMENTED; reported in "Florida Sportsman" November 1999).
(16) 18-lb 2-oz; Clay Co; Lake Brooklyn; 3-12-1966 by Hugh Paul (DOCUMENTED; 1966 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner; reported in "Florida Sportsman" November 1999).
(17) 18-lb 1-oz; Polk Co; Orange Grove Lake; by Jeffrey Smith (reported by "IGFA - 10 LB. BASS CLUB" list).
(17) 18-lb 1-oz; Indian River Co; Farm 13/Stick Marsh; 4-4-1994 by Robert Bloom (reported in "Florida Sportsman" November 1999).
(17) 18-lb 1-oz; Indian River Co; Lake Blue Cypress; by unknown angler (reported by Max Hunn in "Florida Wildlife" October 1975, pages 16-19).
(18) 18-lb; Polk Co; Orange Grove Lake; by Steve Smith (reported by "IGFA - 10 LB. BASS CLUB" list).
(18) 18-lb; 30 in L; 25 in G; Putnam Co; Tucker Lake (Big Pond); 1964 (prior to 20 August) by Lonnie Lee Petty (DOCUMENTED; 1964 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner; "Gainesville Sun" newspaper (August 21, 1964), "L.L. Petty of Putnam Hall caught this 18-pound largemouth bass at neighboring Tucker Lake, using a Zebco 33 reel and eight-pound line. It is one of the eight largest entered in the 53-year history of the Field and Stream fishing contest."; reported by Bart Crabb in his 1997 book "The Quest for the World Record Bass", page 19).
Lonnie Lee Petty 18-lb 00-oz Tucker Lake, Putnam County, FL largemouth bass
(18) 18-lb; Lake George (St. Johns River); 5-3-1958 by Marlin Coston.
(18) 18-lb; Putnam Co; Ashley Lake; 3-25-1951 by Carl Swisher (DOCUMENTED; 1951 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner; reported in "Florida Sportsman" November 1999).
(18) 18-lb; Polk Co; Lake Marion; by Dave Hickman.
(18) 18-lb; Citrus Co; Homosassa River; by unknown angler.
(18) 18-lb; 32 in L; Withlacoochee River; by unknown angler.
(19) 17-lb 15-oz; March 1988 by Donald Brunson (DOCUMENTED; reported by Lt. Stan Kirkland in "Florida Wildlife" January-February 1989, pages 36-37 "Brunson's fish weighed 18.5 pounds on a pair of hand-held scales and ranks among the top five known trophy largemouth taken from Florida waters…When his fish was 'officially' weighed later that day on CERTIFIED scales, almost 12 hours after it was caught, it tipped the scales at 17.93 pounds or 17 pounds 15 ounces. This was after regurgitating a nine inch sucker and laying in an ice chest on two small blocks of ice."). "Ocklawahaman" Paul Nosca NOTE: Brunson's bass probably should be included as an 18-lb 8-oz largemouth bass on this list tying it for number (13) biggest!
Donald Brunson 17-lb 15-oz unnamed lake (near AL border), FL Panhandle largemouth bass
(20) 17-lb 12-oz; Osceola Co; West Lake Toho; 7-11-1986 by John Faircloth (DOCUMENTED).
(21) 17-lb 9-oz; 28 in L; 25 in G; Okaloosa Co; Hurricane Lake; 3-19-1983 by Robert Earl Dunsford (DOCUMENTED; reported by Bart Crabb in his 1997 book "The Quest for the World Record Bass", page 78).
(21) 17-lb 9-oz; Lake George (St. Johns River); by Babette Morgan (reported 3-11-1973).
(21) 17-lb 9-oz; Lake Co; 1972 by unknown angler.
(22) 17-lb 8-oz; 2007 by Butch Barnhart (reported by John Fox, famed bass angler and guide).
(22) 17-lb 8-oz; 2007 by Wesley Jennings (reported by John Fox, famed bass angler and guide).
(22) 17-lb 8-oz; 28 in L; 25 in G; Orange Co; Lake Rose; 2-17-1985 by Mike Paule (DOCUMENTED).
(22) 17-lb 8-oz; Lake George (St. Johns River); by Justin Morgan (reported in "Ocala Star-Banner" 3-11-1973; reported by Max Hunn in "Florida Wildlife" July-August 1978, pages 10-13).
23) 17-lb 7.5-oz; 34.5 in L; 32 in G; Osceola Co; Lake Hatchineha; 12-26-1958 by Len G. "Brick" Owens (DOCUMENTED; 1958 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner; reported in "Florida Wildlife" April 1960).
(24) 17-lb 7-oz; Lake Co; "small sand mine pond"; by Bing McClellan.
(25) 17-lb 6-oz; Polk Co; Lake Winterset; by Jeffrey Smith (reported by "IGFA - 10 LB. BASS CLUB" list).
(26) 17-lb 4-oz; Polk Co; Lake Summit; by Jeffrey Smith (reported by "IGFA - 10 LB. BASS CLUB" list).
(26) 17-lb 4-oz; Orange Co; Raccoon Lake; 3-3-1992 by Linda Richardson (DOCUMENTED; reported by Bart Crabb in his 1997 book "The Quest for the World Record Bass", page 78).
(26) 17-lb 4-oz; Walton Co; King(s) Lake; 1987 by unknown angler.
(26) 17-lb 4-oz; 30 in L; 22.5 in G; Polk Co; unnamed lake; 7-6-1986 by Billy O’Berry (DOCUMENTED current CERTIFIED Florida state record; reported by Lt. Jim Farrior in "Florida Wildlife" [September-October 1986], pages 12-13: "It could have been much bigger [heavier], 'said fisheries biologist Phil Chapman who went to O'Berry's home to verify the catch.' The fish appeared to be senile and in relatively poor condition. His [her] body just didn't fit his [her] huge head. That bass easily had 20-pound capability, 'Chapman said' It was 2.5 inches longer than a 16-pounder we sampled at Tenoroc, but its girth of 22.5 inches was 0.5 inch smaller."; reported by Bart Crabb in his 1997 book "The Quest for the World Record Bass", page 78).
(26) 17-lb 4-oz; 32 in L; Lake Co; Lake Schermerhorn (Schimmerhorn; Ocala NF); 3-10-1973 by Jack Walters (DOCUMENTED; 1973 "Field and Stream" annual fishing contest winner, March 1974, page 36; reported by Doug Hannon in "Bassmaster" January 1984, page 28).
Jack Walters 17-lb 04-oz Lake Schimmerhorn, Ocala National Forest, Lake County, FL largemouth bass
29 November 2018 UPDATE:
THANK YOU TO MR. TOM WALTERS (SON OF THE LATE JACK WALTERS) FOR PROVIDING ME WITH THESE NEXT 4 PHOTOS RELATED TO HIS DAD'S (MR. JACK WALTERS) CATCH OF A 17-LB 04-OZ LARGEMOUTH BASS FROM LAKE SCHIMMERHORN IN THE OCALA NATIONAL FOREST BACK ON 10 MARCH 1973!
The late Jack Walters & his 17-lb 04-oz Lake Schimmerhorn, Ocala National Forest largemouth bass
The late Jack Walters & his 17-lb 04-oz Lake Schimmerhorn, Ocala National Forest
MOUNTED largemouth bass
"Orlando Sentinel" newspaper article about
Jack Walters 17-lb 04-oz Lake Schimmerhorn, Ocala National Forest largemouth bass
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2000-06-18/sports/0006180318_1_dick-walters-jack-walters-fish
(Accessed online 29 November 2018)
"Consider Dad's Big Catch On The Record Now"
OUTDOORS
June 18, 2000 By Don Wilson of The [Orlando] Sentinel Staff
"Since today is Father's Day, Dick Walters of Orlando can't help thinking of his dad, Jack, and how he caught what probably was the state-record largemouth bass, but never got recognition for the feat.
"The giant fish, 17 pounds, 4 ounces, won the Field & Stream magazine's annual fishing contest, but because of some erroneous hearsay, was never submitted as a state record..."
Tom Walters holding his Dad's 17-lb 04-oz Lake Schimmerhorn, Ocala National Forest
MOUNTED largemouth bass
NOTE: From http://wikimapia.org/13725846/Lake-Schimmerhorn
"Lake Schimmerhorn is a land-locked lake in Lake County, Florida. The lake lies within the boundaries of the Ocala National Forest.
"It was named for Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, wife of William Backhouse Astor, Jr. in 1875. William Astor was the founder and developer of the nearby town to the east, which eventually was named Astor, in his honor. Note the variation in spelling of Schimmerhorn from the spelling of Ms. Astor's name."
(26) 17-lb 4-oz; 29.7 in L; by Doug Hannon ("The Bass Professor").
(26) 17-lb 4-oz; 32 in L; Lake Okeechobee; February 1971 by J.J. Shaw.
(26) 17-lb 4-oz; Alachua Co; Orange Lake; 1961 by R.W. Campbell.
(27) 17-lb 3-oz; near Winter Haven; by Jeffrey Smith (reported by "IGFA - 10 LB. BASS CLUB" list).
(27) 17-lb 3-oz; Marion Co; Lake Weir; by unknown angler (reported in Larry Larsen 1991 book).
(28) 17-lb 2-oz; 29.75 in L; Lake Ocklawaha (Rodman Reservoir); 3-11-2000 by E.C. "Doodle Bug" Dressler. "Ocklawahaman" Paul Nosca NOTE: A GOOD PHOTO OF THIS BASS EXISTS.
E.C. Dressler 17-lb 02-oz Rodman Reservoir, FL largemouth bass
(28) 17-lb 2-oz; "Lake Record in the Holmes Creek area"; 1988 by Randolph Field.
(28) 17-lb 2-oz; Marion Co; Silver Glen Run (Lake George, St. Johns River); 1971 by Justin Morgan.
(28) 17-lb 2-oz; by Carl Wagner (reported in "The Miami News" 8-22-1983).
(29) 17-lb 1-oz; near Winter Haven; by Jeffrey Smith (reported by "IGFA - 10 LB. BASS CLUB" list).
(30) 17-lb; 2007 by Bernie Leff (reported by John Fox, famed bass angler and guide).
(30) 17-lb; Bay Co; Felix Lake (Tyndall AFB); by unknown angler (reported in "Panama City News Herald" 9-21-2009).
(30) 17-lb; 31 in L; 1969 by Don Page.
(30) 17-lb; Withlacoochee River; November 1961 by Don Thweatt.
(30) 17-lb; Putnam Co; Crescent Lake (St. Johns River); by unknown angler (reported in Larry Larsen 1991 book).
(30) 17-lb; 32 in L; Marion Co; Half Moon Lake (Ocala Natonal Forest); by unknown angler (reported by Doug Hannon in "Bassmaster" January 1984, page 28).
(30) 17-lb; Marion Co; Lake Bryant (Ocala National Forest); by unknown angler (reported in Larry Larsen 1991 book).
(31) 17-lb?; 29.5 in L; Marion Co; Ocklawaha River; March 1979 by R.L. Westbrook (winner of Ocala-Marion County 1979 "Big Bass Bonanza").
1966: Largemouth Bass caught while bank fishing on a PLASTIC WORM
2021: Largemouth Bass caught from my man-powered canoe on a SPINNERBAIT
"Ocklawahaman" Paul Nosca's Bass Angling Began in Florida Some 57 Years Ago (1965)!
Largemouth Bass caught from my man-powered canoe on a BUZZBAIT
Largemouth Bass caught from my man-powered canoe on a SPINNERBAIT
"Ocklawahaman" Paul Nosca's mounted largemouth and striped bass
Largemouth Bass caught from my man-powered canoe on a BUZZBAIT
Striped Bass caught from my man-powered canoe on a SPINNERBAIT
SUGGESTED REFERENCE: Nosca, P. 2023. "All-time top-25 biggest / heaviest / longest largemouth bass ever caught (or reportedly caught) in Florida" website report. "Biggest Florida Largemouth Bass" website. Paul Nosca, Eureka, FL. https://sites.google.com/site/biggestfloridalargemouthbass/