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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade

Charter boat crew catches 1,260-pound blue marlin off Massachusetts coast

A charter boat crew successfully landed a 1,260-pound blue marlin in the waters off Massachusetts. The catch is currently believed to be the largest blue marlin ever recorded on the East Coast.

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Why It Matters

This event represents a significant record in recreational fishing history for the East Coast region.

Key Facts

  • The blue marlin weighed 1,260 pounds.
  • The fish was caught in waters off the coast of Massachusetts.
  • The catch is believed to be the largest blue marlin ever recorded on the East Coast.
  • The struggle to land the fish lasted for several hours.

Who's Mentioned

personWalter Chapman“Angler who caught the marlin.”locationPortland, Maine“The location where the news report originated.”organizationInternational Game Fish Association“Organization that maintains world fishing records.”organizationUniversity of Maine“Academic institution analyzing the fish.”other160“Distance from Cape Cod in kilometers.”personWalt Golet“Director of the University of Maine Pelagic Fisheries Lab.”other11“Length of the fish in feet.”personDamon Sacco“Charter boat captain of the Castafari.”locationMassachusetts“The location where the fish was caught.”other25“Estimated age range of the fish in years.”