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Research Team Lands Massive Atlantic Halibut During Ice Fishing Study in Quebec

cultural-heritage · 2026-03-24

A team of six researchers captured an exceptionally large Atlantic halibut weighing 244 pounds while conducting a population study in a frozen Quebec fjord. The effort required over two hours to bring the fish to the surface through the ice. This catch represents a significant specimen for scientific research on halibut populations in the region.

Key facts

  • Six researchers participated in the capture
  • The Atlantic halibut weighed 244 pounds
  • The catch took place in a frozen fjord in Quebec
  • The effort lasted more than two hours
  • The activity was part of a halibut population research project

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Locations

  • Quebec

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