6 Fishermen Reel In a 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut, Setting a Local Record

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Mark WalkerFebruary 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM

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On January 31st, 2026, six fishermen in Quebec, Canada, participating in a scientific study on Atlantic halibut migration patterns, caught a record-breaking 244-pound halibut in the Saguenay River. The fish, measuring over 6.5 feet long, was caught as part of a research project by the Ha! Ha! Bay Watershed Committee, which has been studying the halibut population in the region since 2022. Researchers tagged and sampled the fish to analyze its migration patterns, population trends, and food sources. The catch surpassed the previous record of 194 pounds for the river. While Atlantic halibut are typically released after being caught to protect the population, this catch provided valuable data for the ongoing study.

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CBC 40% Marc-André Galbrand 40% Ha! Ha! Bay Watershed Committee 40% St. Lawrence River ×250% Alain Hamel ×250% Saguenay River ×360% Ha! Ha! Bay ×260% Canada ×270% Quebec ×480% Atlantic Halibut ×790%

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