Tennessee
‘Monster’ blue catfish could break Tennessee record, wildlife officials say
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Grey Information) – A large catfish caught in Tennessee this weekend might break the state’s document pending verification, in keeping with the Tennessee Wildlife Sources Company.
Micka Burkhart caught the “monster” blue catfish at 12:30 p.m. on the Cumberland River in Stewart County with skipjack and a 30-pound take a look at line, officers stated.
As soon as out of the water, it weighed118 kilos and seven ounces, was 54 inches lengthy and 41 inches round.
Pending verification and certification, the massive fish would break the Tennessee document.
Burkhart efficiently launched the catfish again into the Cumberland River, in keeping with officers.
“Now, it is a large blue!” wildlife officers stated.
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