Burbot State Records
The record burbot on 17 state lists, heaviest first. Burbot fishing tournaments
| State | Species | Record | Year | Water | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Burbot | 24 lb 12 oz | 1976 | Lake Louise | adfg.alaska.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Minnesota | Burbot | 19 lbs 10 oz | 2016 | Lake of the Woods; near Baudette | dnr.state.mn.us ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| North Dakota | Burbot | 19 lbs 8 oz. | 2023 | Missouri River | gfappspublic.nd.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Burbot | 19.25 lbs. | 1965 | Pilot Butte Reservoir | wgfd.wyo.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Maine | Burbot | 18 lb 8 oz | 1986 | Eagle Lake | maine.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Michigan | Burbot | 18.25 lb | 1980 | St. Marys River - Munuscong Bay | michigan.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Burbot | 18 lbs. 2 oz. | 2002 | Lake Superior | dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Washington | Burbot | 17.37 lbs | 2004 | Bead Lake | wdfw.wa.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Ohio | Burbot | 17.33 pounds | 1999 | Lake Erie | outdoorwritersofohio.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Montana | Burbot | 17.08 lbs. | — | Missouri River Wolf Point | fwp.mt.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| New York | Burbot | 16 lb. 12 oz. | 1991 | Lake Ontario (Black River Bay) | dec.ny.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Indiana | Burbot | 14 lb. 3.6 oz | 2024 | Lake Michigan | in.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Burbot | 12 lb 8.48 oz | 2022 | Lake Winnipesaukee | wildlife.nh.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Illinois | Burbot | 11 lb 12.5 oz | 2020 | Lake Michigan | ifishillinois.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Vermont | Burbot | 11 Pounds, 0.48 Ounces | — | Not listed | anrweb.vt.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Burbot | 6 lb 9 oz | 1998 | Missouri River | outdoornebraska.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Records Kept by Length
These lists record the fish by length (some as catch and release), so they are not ranked with the weights above.
| State | Species | Record | Year | Water | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | Burbot | 15.8 in (catch and release) | 2023 | Kootenai River | idfg.idaho.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Weights are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. A state can hold several records here (different species, strains or fresh and salt water lists); each is listed. Record holders' names are on the linked lists.