Fishermen may sometimes tell tall tales about the enormous fish that got away, but you've never seen anything like this. These people really did get the catch of a lifetime - and got it all on tape. From animals that shouldn't even be in the water to 40-ton "catches," you've got to watch these unbelievable fishing videos.

That shouldn't be in the water – A father and son fishing trip gets weird when they spot a deer in the water.   To see more great deer moments, check out 2010: The Year in Deer.

Wild ride – This shark looks like it's straight out of "Jaws." See how this father and son react when they snag a huge shark from a little kayak.

Whale of a tale –  These boaters made an unintended catch - a giant whale that landed on a sailboat. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

Lucky dog – Great catches can even be made on land. This dog snaps up a salmon crossing a flooded road.