Record-breaking sportfishing catches in San Diego

Overview

In September 2026, sportfishing crews off the coast of San Diego reported multiple record-breaking catches, which experts attribute to warmer waters caused by a ‘Super El Niño’ event.

Initially, two massive Pacific Bluefin Tuna were landed. Captain Ryan Stahl caught a 420-pound tuna, breaking the previous California state record, while Markus Medak caught a 446-pound tuna described as the largest bluefin ever caught on a rod and reel.

Following these events, a crew led by Captain Alec Stockfelt caught a 648-pound blue marlin approximately 40 miles offshore. This catch surpassed the previous local record of approximately 598 pounds and is expected to exceed the previous California blue marlin record of 395 pounds set in 2021.

Entities

San Diego · Alec Stockfelt · Ryan Stahl · Tunaville Market and Grocery · Markus Medak

Timeline

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San Diego fishermen catch record-breaking 648-pound blue marlin
A 648-pound blue marlin caught off the San Diego coast has set a new record at Fishermen’s Landing, breaking previous local and state sports fishing marks.
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San Diego fishermen land record-breaking Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Record-breaking Pacific Bluefin Tuna have been caught off San Diego, including a 420-pound California state record and a 446-pound rod and reel catch, potentially aided by Super El Niño conditions.

Sources

breitbart.com · brobible.com · foxnews.com · internewscast.com