08/31/2026
Délynn Jacquard was fishing off the coast of Nova Scotia when she hooked into an absolute monster during the Wedgeport Tuna Tournament.
The 13-year-old battled the bluefin tuna for more than an hour before finally getting it to the boat. It weighed a whopping 711 pounds, nearly 100 pounds heavier than the previous female junior world record of 618 pounds.
The catch is still awaiting official certification from the International Game Fish Association, a process that could take several months.
And get this: Jacquard is relatively new to big-game fishing. Her dad captains the boat, but she had to fight the fish herself for the record to count.
Not a bad day on the water. 🎣👏
