Florida Lionfish State Records
FWC has organized a state records program for invasive lionfish in three divisions: spearing, hook and line and junior harvester (under 16 years of age). Divisions are also separated by lionfish caught in the Gulf of America or Atlantic Ocean. Record holders will be recognized on the website. See below for our current list of state records.
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Lionfish State Records
Atlantic - Longest
Captain Jimmy Nelson
Location: Islamorada
Date: May 21, 2015
Length: 477 mm (18.78 in)
Gulf - Longest
Gary Whitfield
Location: Destin
Date: June 10, 2021
Length: 475 mm (18.7 in)
Gulf - Heaviest
Gary Whitfield
Location: Destin
Date: June 10, 2021
Weight: 1,710.04 g (3.77 lbs)
Gulf
Charles Ostrom
Location: Santa Rosa County
Date: July 29, 2025
Length: 435mm (17.13in)
Weight: 1133 grams (2.50lbs)
Gulf
Finn Aukeman
Location: Panacea
Date: September 27, 2025
Length: 410mm (16.14in)
Weight: 911.72 grams (2lbs)