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Record 244-Pound Halibut Caught in Quebec Study

2/8/2026

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On January 31, six fishermen on the Saguenay River in Quebec conducted a scientific project studying Atlantic halibut migration.
After two hours, they hauled the largest Atlantic halibut recorded in the river, measuring over 6.5 feet and weighing 244 pounds.
Fisherman Alain Hamel said they suspected it was a halibut when it bit.
The catch provides valuable data on Atlantic halibut migration patterns.

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Story summary

On January 31, six fishermen on the Saguenay River in Quebec conducted a scientific project studying Atlantic halibut migration.
After two hours, they hauled the largest Atlantic halibut recorded in the river, measuring over 6.5 feet and weighing 244 pounds.
Fisherman Alain Hamel said they suspected it was a halibut when it bit.
The catch provides valuable data on Atlantic halibut migration patterns.