Overview

• Jackson Denio landed the Atlantic halibut during a night charter roughly 160 kilometers off New Hampshire after dropping bait near the seabed.
• He fought the fish alone for about 30 minutes before it was brought aboard, according to the boat’s captain, Jim Walsh.
• Onshore measurements recorded the catch at 80 kilograms and 1.75 meters, exceeding the teenager’s height.
• The family has applied for recognition in his age category, and an official decision is pending.
• One outlet reported that approximately 30 anglers were on the trip.