In May 2022, West Virginia impoundments produced two state record catches for dedicated anglers. On Saturday, May 7, Ayden Minick of Mt. Pleasant, PA, caught and released a new state record common carp while fishing from the bank of Summersville … Continued
In July, anglers shattered two North Carolina state records for catfish. The record setting catfish were landed within days of each other. Lake Gaston yielded a new state record blue catfish while a new state record flathead catfish was landed … Continued
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program recognizes fishing excellence by maintaining the fish record lists for all public and private water bodies across the state. Launched in 1971, the program has continued to grow every year. … Continued
In September of 2016, angler, Don Henson of Southaven, Mississippi went fishing for monster catfish at the Sardis Lake spillway. Mr. Henson was drifting a shad through the current when he he noticed his float had disappeared and he was … Continued
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is now acknowledging archery taken fish for State Record recognition in a special archery fishing category. Archery fishing, commonly known as bowfishing, is becoming increasingly popular among anglers of Virginia. In … Continued