The Backcountry Press
The country's premier daily HUNTING, FISHING & OUTDOOR news in the USA and around the globe. Read whats happening in your neck of the woods & beyond.
West Virginia Angler Reels in Record Musky
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 05/17/21
News # 14369
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
© 2020 TBC Press - All Rights Reserved Website Design by:
Image courtesy of West Virginia DNR
####
Publishers Notes: Our country is still battling COVID-19. To avoid the spread of this virus and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
A West Virginia angler caught a state record muskellunge on April 30 in Braxton County.
Chase Gibson of Mount Clare, WV, caught a 54.0625-inch, 39.64-pound musky at Burnsville Lake, breaking the previous record for length (53.5 inches) held by Joe Wilfong since 2017.
Anna Marsh maintains the record for weight with a 49.75-pound musky caught at Stonecoal Lake in 1997.
Anglers who believe they may have caught a state record fish should check the current records in the fishing regulations at wvdnr.gov.
Procedures for reporting a record catch also are included in the regulations.
