Fish for Brown Trout and Steelhead, Includes heated ice shacks, bait, and all necessary equipment. Jack Vitek, IGFA record coordinator, said Haataja’s application had been approved and would be posted to the organization’s website Tuesday. European brown trout, brownie sea trout, lake trout, brook trout, river trout, bull trout, English trout, von Behr trout. CONTACT. The records are officially entered in metric units – Haataja’s catch measured 97 centimeters. Read more of Paul Smith's stories in our Outdoors section. After measuring and photographing the fish, Haataja released it. Submit your hunting and fishing photos and we'll post them here. The best images of the biggest freshwater and saltwater record sport fishes of the world. Sales tax is not included in listed price. Show off that trophy buck, turkey or muskie -- or just you and your buddies goofing off at camp. This trout has been introduced in other areas, notably, Newfoundland, Canada, U.S.A., South America, Africa and. Anglers are required to photograph the fish on top of an IGFA tape measure. Powered by, The IGFA All taclke world record for the Brown Trout 18.8 kg / 41 lb caught by Tom Healy on Manistee River, Michigan, A brown trout caught in Lokvarka Reservoir in Croatia  55 lb / 25,5 kg, , fishing guide Eric Haataja landed a brown trout of 97 centimetres while casting a skirted jig. Simple theme. You can view today's paper or previous issues. That fish weighed 41.5 pounds and is recognized as the world record by both the IGFA and the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. This isn’t a fly-fishing story, but those of us who love pursuing trout can still marvel at the proportions of the incredible fish caught by guide Eric Haataja in Milwaukee Harbor last December. If your photograph was not given proper credit, please contact us and the correction will be made as soon as possible. Fishing Packages come with everything needed to catch trophy fish, from bait to tackle and everything in between. Works as a Fulltime Charter Captain and Guide for 15+ years. throughout much of Nebraska, and in every state west of Texas and Nebraska to the Pacific coast. $500 for 1 person. ERIC HAATAJA. Trips are 5-6 hours with option for 8-9 hour trip available. Wisconsin eligible for $13 million to combat opioid crisis, For first time, FBI ‘10 Most Wanted’ includes Milwaukeean, UW-led study finds infection with Zika prevents reinfection, U.S. failed to protect Americans in Benghazi, House GOP report says, Wisconsin’s appeal on abortion turned away by Supreme Court, Wisconsin abortion limits likely to fall in wake of Texas ruling, State Sen. 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The photo below shows Haataja holding the world record fish with downtown Milwaukee in the background. Rockwell Automation ranked as a top green company in U.S. Maier set out to make Milwaukee the parade city of the Midwest — in 1983, Wisconsin wolf population increases to record high, Committee recommends 62% cut in chinook stocking on Lake Michigan, Gov. Paul A. Smith offers news, notes and perspective on the great outdoors. Brown trout is part of the salmonidae family; it is also called German brown trout. $300 per person for groups of 2 or more - No Limit on group size. (, On the top three monster size brown trout caught by guide, An huge brwon trout from Austria by angler Hans Schaar 36 lb - 16.30 kilos. T alk about super-sized! Walker, Public input sessions planned with state railroad commissioner, Railroad crossing bill to get public hearing, Blaze pink hunting law signed by Gov. Each additional person will add $50 to guiding rate that is listed above. HOME. Some images on this site are not the property of Big Fishes of the World™. Filming TV shows with In-Fisherman Television, Babe Winkleman Television, Mark Zona, and ESPN. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, from Afghanistan and the Aral Sea across Europe to the British Isles, and back across Scandinavia to Poluostrov Kanin (Cape Kanin), Iceland, in Russia, on the Barents Sea. MEDIA. Today it is found throughout the USA in the Great Lakes area, to the northern edge of Georgia, south in some high gradient streams and rivers of the Mississippi River drainage system. SEASONS. "ca-pub-7455116275470170", enable_page_level_ads: true }); IGFA Find travel ideas, outdoor recreation stories, photos and things to do in Wisconsin. A 38-inch brown trout caught by Eric Haataja in the Milwaukee harbor has been certified as a world record in the all tackle length division by the International Game Fish Association. A 38-inch brown trout caught by Eric Haataja in the Milwaukee harbor has been certified as a world record in the all tackle length division by the International Game Fish Association. Eric has hosted North American Fisherman Television show and Big Fish 365 Television. Representative Steve Wozn... FLATHEAD AUSTRALIAN (Platycephalus fuscus), ANGLER FISH MONKFISH (Lophius piscatorius), PIRAIBA CATFISH (Brachyplatystoma filamentosum). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: Eric has hosted North American Fisherman Television show and Big Fish 365 Television. (www.igfa.org) Paul A. Smith covers outdoors and conservation issues. All Rights Reserved. The current IGFA all tackle world record for Lake Trout is 72 pounds. A 38-inch brown trout caught by Eric Haataja in the Milwaukee harbor has been certified as a world record in the all tackle length division by the International Game Fish Association. Fish Brown Trout, Salmon, Steelhead, Walleye, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Panfish and Catfish. Check out his potential new All-Tackle Length Record for brown trout! Thank you for your understanding. The fish “must be measured by anglers at the site of capture and released so that it swims away on their own and in good condition,” according to IGFA literature. Works as a Fulltim... e Charter Captain and Guide for 15+ years. Please note, if special baits such as suckers are used, a small fee may occur. © 2020 Big Fish Guide Service. He currently holds the IGFA World Record Brown Trout. Photo courtesy of Eric Haataja. The all tackle length division was created two years ago by the IGFA as a catch-and-release category. Big Fishes of the World. Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee any fish, however we will put forth every effort to make sure that our clients have the best possible chance at catching a trophy. Today's Paper, also known as the e-Edition, is an online replica of the printed newspaper. Fishing in the Milwaukee Harbour, Wisconsin, USA, fishing guide Eric Haataja landed a brown trout of 97 centimetres while casting a skirted jig.After a tough 10 minute fight, Eric boated the brownie to measure and photograph, before releasing it alive. Fish for Brown Trout and Steelhead, Includes heated ice shacks, bait, and all necessary equipment. **Great Lakes Stamp required when fishing on Lake Michigan**. After a tough 10 minute fight, Eric boated the brownie to measure and photograph, before releasing it alive. Current IGFA World Record Holder. He currently holds the IGFA World Record Brown Trout. RATES. Walker lays out steps for stepped-up CWD management, Whitefish rule development meeting in Sturgeon Bay, Democratic lawmakers offer CWD recommendations to Gov. . All reasonable efforts are made to give credit to the owners of the images. The all tackle record for the species was caught by Roger Hellen of Franksville off Racine in July, 2010. Haataja, a fishing guide from West Allis, caught the fish Dec. 16, 2011. Haataja’s catch-and-release record further substantiates the reputation of the Wisconsin waters of southern Lake Michigan as a world-class brown trout fishing destination. Walker, Goal of UWM habitat study is to help restore fisheries in river, Breeding duck population increases in Wisconsin, State program's open hunting land tough to find, Find 1.1 million acres of wooded land open to the public through a forestry tax-break program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Kenosha Sportfishing and Conservation Association, Information on the New Wisconsin Mentored Hunting Program (pdf), PRIVACY POLICY/YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS. Wisconsin State sales tax will be applied to all packages, WisconsinBigFish.com-Wisconsin Fishing Guide. This massive kpyed-up buck measured 38.2 inches (the current length record is 25.2 inches)and was caught in Milwaukee Harbour on Lake Michigan by Eric Haataja, who was casting a skirted jig. Recommended items to bring with on your day with Eric: -Wisconsin Fishing License (Great Lakes stamp when applicable). The previous brown trout all tackle length record – a 28-inch (71 cm) fish entered by James Schmid of Fort Collins, Colo. - had also been caught in the Milwaukee harbor. Jack Vitek, IGFA record coordinator, said Haataja’s application had been approved and would be posted to the organization’s website Tuesday.