Flier State & World Records
Flier are a popular sunfish species. Below you will learn what makes a trophy flier and the state and world records.
World Record Flier
The biggest flier ever caught weighted 1 pounds, 5.5 ounce. This world record was caught on a private pond in Jackson County, Florida by Twila Gates in 2015.
Flier Records by State
| State | Weight | Location | Caught By | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 14 oz | Saline River | Harvey Jones, Warren, AR | 7/10/1985 |
| Florida | 1.35 lbs | A Cypress Pond in Jackson County | Twila Gates | 5/9/2015 |
| Georgia | 1 lb 4 oz | Lowndes Co. Pond | Curt Brooks | 2/1/1996 |
| Indiana | 3 1/2 oz | Stream, Jackson County | Harold H. Otte | 6/5/1905 |
| Missouri | 11 oz | Farm Pond | Anthony Sifford | 3/15/1991 |
| North Carolina | 1 lbs 5 oz | private pond | Douglas N. McCall | 3/17/1990 |
| South Carolina | 1 lbs 4 oz | Hemingway | Steve Bryant | 5/30/1905 |
| Tennessee | 8 oz | Kentucky Reservoir | Craig Ellis | 6/8/2001 |
What state has the flier?
Florida is the state with the largest flier caught in the United States. It weighed 1 lb 5.5 oz and was caught on a private pond in Jackson County, Florida by Twila Gates in 2015.
What is the average size flier?
The average size flier seen in the wild are 5 inches long and weigh around 3 oz. This is much smaller than the world record of 1 lb 5.5 oz.
What size flier is considered a trophy?
A trophy size flier is over 7 inches long.