Washington Angler Breaks Black Rockfish Sport Fish Record

  Steven Charles Orr of Rochester, Washington, has set a new state record for the largest black rockfish caught in Washington state waters, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed.  The 10.72 pound fish measured 26.15 inches and was caught May 15 in Marine Area 1 near Ilwaco, Pacific County, while Orr was bait fishing with herring.  I thought I had a ling cod, Orr said. It was like fighting a big... READ MORE