Freshwater drum fish record book

Jason bairs fish weighed 36 pounds and measured more than 42 inches long. Plus we have the world records for the fish in freshwater and in saltwater. Angler lands record sheepshead democrat and chronicle. Michigan, in many ways, can be an anglers paradise. On saturday, june 22, john cates of mansfield, ohio, caught what would have been the state record for alltackle freshwater drum. That fish also came from keyhole reservoir and weighed 17 pounds, 4 ounces. Every michigan state fishing record premier angler. Record fish program indiana fishing regulations 2020.

So enjoy your visit at the freshwater world records. The drum can make strange drumming or grunting noises with muscles vibrated against the swim bladder. New york 12yearold lands record freshwater drum field. Manitoba master anglers also earn a permanent place in our record book. Official and informal world records of freshwater fishes. No new species will be added to the state record fish list. Virginia angler sets new state record for freshwater drum. Please practice social distancing even when outdoors. Growth studies in the mississippi river report that freshwater drum average 5inches long by the end of the first year of life and 8. It is a good fighter and the white meat is fine table fare. A day of fishing at buggs island lake on july 10, 2012 put nancy cashs name in the record books for her huge freshwater drum. How to catch freshwater drum, gaspergou in false river.

Use the search form above to find fishing world records for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and more. Prior to speeds catch, the record wyoming drum was an 11pound, 12ounce fish caught in glendo reservoir in 1993. Let the fish cook only long enough so it turns opaque and begins to flake. Dec a 36pound sheepshead freshwater drum caught by an oneida lake angler smashed the state record for. A list of record fish for 45 freshwater fish species. Fishing montanas waters is enjoyed by many, but only a few anglers catch a record fish. Records and photos of the 500 largest freshwater fishes worldwide. The fish has a deep body with a humpback and blunt snout. Fishing wisconsin hook and line record fish wisconsin dnr. Michigan borders four of the five great lakes superior, michigan, erie, and huron. The freshwater drum is common in most kansas rivers and reservoirs.

An upstate new york 12yearold has secured her name in the record books after the new york state department of environmental conservation recently verified the 29pound 14ounce freshwater drum. You can search all igfa world records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in alltackleline class, alltackle length for male, female and junior anglers. Prior to the manitoba master angler records converting to length in 1991, there were several significant weight records that we wish to continue to honor. State record freshwater fish department of natural resources. A reeds spring bowfisherman knew the freshwater drum fish he shot at table rock lake was big. And while it bares no resemblance to the saltwater sheepshead fish, freshwater drum is very much like the red and black drums found on the coast. Wyoming game and fish department gillette resident. But he had no idea the 30pound, 15ounce fish would smash the current missouri record. The freshwater drum inhabits a variety of habitat types throughout much of north america. Its generic name, aplodinotus, comes from greek meaning single back, and the specific epithet, grunniens, comes from.

The only reason he doesnt hold the record is because he threw the sheepshead back after taking the measurements, but not before having the fish examined by an ohio division of wildlife biologist. Then take the fish basket from the water and allow the pieces to drain. Accredited or certified weight scales must be used to weigh the fish. This is an impartial not biased only to the brfc and comprehensive record list of 287 british record freshwater fish, past and present, involving 55 different speciessubspecies of fish caught using the traditional angling method of rod and line. James vanarsdall of west henrietta has officially been recognized for breaking the state record for freshwater drum, a fish more commonly referred to. The first database that includes all large freshwater fish worldwide. Biggest fish caught in minnesota by species minnesota. The virginia department of game and inland fisheries vdgif state.

It is the only north american member of the group that inhabits freshwater for its entire life. Although the alltackle title has since been eclipsed, hoopers incredible catch still holds the mens 15 kg 30 lb line class record, and is the second largest red drum on record with the igfa. New york state freshwater fishing records nys dept. It is the only species in the genus aplodinotus, and is a member of the family sciaenidae. Protect your health and that of others by following state and local orders related to the pandemic. They can be found in warm, slowmoving rivers and lakes, generally preferring deeper water with an absence of thick plant cover. As always, a valid fishing license is required and you must follow texas fishing regulations, which can be found in the outdoor annual. Check the all time records database to see how your fish measures up to the largest recorded fish. Denotes record fish was caught before using new state record fish rules adopted in 1985. If you plan to go fishing, stay close to home and check the status of the location youre planning to fish.

Procedures for the certification of alabama state record freshwater fish. The world record catch is 54 pounds, 8 ounces caught by. State and lake records oklahoma department of wildlife. It takes at least an 18pound, 4ounce fish to make it. In april, eric scordo set a new channel catfish record with a 35pounder caught in lake ontario in jefferson county. Reeds spring bowfisherman wallops drum fish record at. An adaptable species, drum can be found in water ranging from clear to highly turbid.

The freshwater drum can range from gray to brown colored. Check out the ontario fishing records and trophy size fishes caught in ontario. Records to include the angler, species, weight, date, venue, also referenced with a recognizable publication. If a species is not currently on the list, it is not eligible for a state record. Our fishing world records are official world record fish. Fastgrowing drums in the mississippi river reach 7 to 8 years of age, seldom more than 10 years, but there is a record of a 17 year old fish. Manitobas master angler program the oldest master angler program in north america honours anglers who catch trophy fish in our province with certificates of achievement and a variety of eligible badges. Read more on premier angler 20yearold largemouth bass state record broken may 1, 2020 every south carolina state fishing record apr 30, 2020 new idaho catchandrelease state. Fish must be caught in accordance with oklahoma fishing regulations.

Fish caught by bow and arrow, by net, or other means are not included in the state records. At this time, only those fish caught by hook and line are eligible for a minnesota state record. State record fish south dakota game, fish, and parks. To prevent loss of weight, do not clean or freeze the fish. The big drum is the second record breaking fish caught in new york this year. Restricted records excluding spearing, setline and snagging species. Remove the pot from the fire, and let the fish soak for about 15 minutes to pick up the seasonings.

We have the world records for all the types fish in fresh water. Place the strips of fish into a wire basket and drop the basket into the seasoned water. The igfa maintains the world records for all species of game fish. Michigan department of natural resources state record fish. The following is a listing of the record size fish caught in minnesota, by species. The previous freshwater drum record was set in august 2012 by harley speed. It has long been the topic of articles, debates and even books. Igfa world records international game fish association. An upstate new york 12yearold has secured her name in the record books after the. Oneida lake angler smashes state record for sheepshead by. In the louisiana fish records program, the freshwater drum category is a very competitive one and the fish grow to respectable sizes.

Submit your fish certificate rules and regulations videos freshwater drum aplodinotus grunniens ontario record. Georgia fishing regulations guide 2020 eregulations. Fishing world records fishermans view welcome you to the fishing world records. Just ask the golden state warriors, who, in april 2016, surpassed an nba record for regularseason winsset by michael jordans 96 chicago bullsan. Crappie white crappie pomoxis annularis or black crappie pomoxis nigromaculatus richard a.

The fishnew yorks first record haul of the yearhit a lazer blade. Fish must be caught in alabama waters by legal means. These records must tie or exceed the weight of the existing rod and reel record. Commonly referred to as the freshwater sheepshead in the united states and the united kingdom, it is also known as the silver bass canada and gaspergou louisiana area. The freshwater drum, aplodinotus grunniens, is a fish endemic to north and central america. Freshwater world records for fish fishing guides fishermans view welcome you to the freshwater world records for fish. Drum, freshwater sheepshead aplodinotus grunniens tim rogers, finleyville, pa. Our fishing world records are official world record fish caught in freshwater. Catfish, flathead pylodictis olivaris jeff bonawitz, lancaster, pa.

Oklahoma record fish oklahoma fishing regulations guide. Commonly considered an undesirable rough fish, the drum is predatory and will readily strike lures and baits. The rod and line record fish division is for fish caught on rod and line and must be hooked and played by only one person and the fish must weigh more than the current. Search for the biggest fish in the international game fish associations database of biggest fish for each species.