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Charter boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin believed to be East Coast's largest catch
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Patrick Whittle, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The fish weighed 1,260 pounds and was over 11 feet long. A massive blue marlin was caught, believed to be the largest caught off the U.
A massive blue marlin was caught, believed to be the largest caught off the U.S. East Coast. The fish weighed 1,260 pounds and was over 11 feet long.
It was landed by a charter boat captain and his client after a long fight. The captain initially thought it was a shark due to its size, but soon realized it was a marlin. The catch was taken to land in Falmouth, Massachusetts, where it was weighed.
Further details about the catch are available from the source. The size of the fish was remarkable, with its giant fin and pointed bill.
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Category: News Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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