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Record Blue Catfish Caught on Ohio River in West Virginia
A massive blue catfish, measuring over 4 feet in length and weighing more than 64 pounds, has broken West Virginia’s state length record. Kimberly Feltner of Madison, Indiana, made the impressive catch last month on the Ohio River at the …
Huge Mahi Tops 30-Year-Old Record in Rhode Island
A long-standing Rhode Island state record for mahi-mahi was broken this past August when an angler aboard an overnight tuna and swordfish charter out of Narragansett landed the largest dolphinfish ever recorded in the state’s waters. Karl Mohr, a New …
Angler Lands Record-Breaking Smallmouth Bass in Montana
Montana’s fishing scene is buzzing with excitement following the capture of a potential state record smallmouth bass. Josh Johnson, an experienced angler, landed an impressive 8.4-pound smallmouth, which is now poised to become the new state record. This monumental catch …
Fisherman Sets State Record with ‘Catch of a Lifetime’ in Iowa: A Historic Black Crappie with a Twist
On September 23, 2024, John Foster, an avid Iowa fisherman, etched his name into state fishing history by reeling in a monumental catch. This wasn’t just an ordinary fish, but a potential hybrid crappie that has since captivated anglers, biologists, …
5-Year-Old Boy Catches Record Fish in New York
A young fishing enthusiast from Buffalo, Gregory Martin, is on the verge of setting a new state record after reeling in an impressive pumpkinseed fish over the weekend. The 5-year-old made the catch while fishing with his family on Oneida …
Yellow-Eyed Fish From Maryland Sets New Fishing Record
A new Maryland state fishing record was set when Jian Feng Li of Montgomery County, Maryland, caught a yellowedge grouper on August 27. This impressive fish was caught in the deep waters off Ocean City, specifically in Poorman’s Canyon, marking …
Maryland Angler Sets New State Record with Yellowedge Grouper
On September 4, 2024, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a new state record for the yellowedge grouper, a deep-water species known for its exceptional taste. Jian Feng Li of Silver Spring earned this distinction after reeling in …
West Virginia Anglers Set Back-to-Back Crappie Records in a Single Day
A remarkable day of fishing unfolded on Woodrum Lake near South Charleston, West Virginia, where two local anglers, Lindell Marker and Dwight Priestley, set new state records for black crappie—one right after the other. The day began on August 8th …
Pending State Record Blue Line Tilefish in Maryland
A recent fishing trip near Ocean City, Maryland, led to an exciting discovery—what may be a new state record for blueline tilefish. Kristen and the crew set out on the water, enjoying a day of fishing and watching the OC …
Two West Virginia Angling Buddies Smash State Records
Two fishermen in West Virginia set new state records for black crappie within just 75 minutes of each other, making for an extraordinary day on Woodrum Lake. On August 8, Lindell Marker and Dwight Priestley were fishing together when Marker …
