Not sure on the weight . I had just taken the vest off with the scale in the pocket . By the time I landed it I was about a hundred yards down stream . So I didn't get to weigh it . I almost didn't get a picture . Had to have some random guys take the pic. All my buddies left me they thought I had a king on , and so did I . It was about 20 min fight . Didn't keep the fish so no weigh but it was around 16-17