A possible new North Carolina spotted bass state record from Lake Norman was disqualified after it was determined that the fish was a hybrid. Genetic testing indicated that the fish was the offspring of a largemouth bass female and spotted … Continued
The Maryland state record for blue catfish was broken when a Pennsylvania angler caught a massive blue catfish in the Potomac River near Fort Washington. The 80-pound, 12-ounce blue catfish was caught on February 23, 2012 in the Potomac River … Continued
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has certified Dan Germain as the new holder of the state record for brook trout. Mr. Germain reeled in the record-breaking fish on June 15 while fishing at South Lake in … Continued
A Westover Maryland angler recently set a new Maryland State record for longnose gar by catching a 17 pound, 49 inch fish. Justin Kelly was fishing on the Pocomoke River near when he made the record catch, using steel leaders … Continued
A huge grass carp caught by James Dempsey on May 12, 2011 is officially a New Jersey state record. The monster carp was taken from Curlis Lake and weighed an astounding 55 lbs. 8 oz., surpassing the previous record set … Continued