Illinois State Record Channel Catfish
78 lbs 0 oz.
Illinois state record channel catfish. April 24 1988 Brown Bulhead Catfish Weight. Nov 04 2009 Record Date. CLAIR NA 58 lb0 oz.
45 lbs 4 oz. The fish which was believed to be roughly 22 years old had recently eaten a bigmouth buffalo. NewberryKMcCormick Brownlee Reservoir 8231994.
2 lbs 1 oz. It weighed in at 124 pounds and topped the previous state record for the species by a phenomenal 39 pounds. 35 lbs 0 oz.
The Department of Conservation has developed a State Record Fish Program to acknowledge and honor anglers who have caught the largest recorded fish from a list of recognized species found. The Channel Catfish is the most numerous in North America. Baldwin Lake Todd Baumeyer.
Missouri State Record Fish Program Rules Missouri has a long proud tradition of fishing and its abundant lakes and streams have produced exceptional fish. Tom Baumeyer of Granite City Caught at. 45 lbs 4 oz.
The channel catfish has an average life span of eight years. Tom Baumeyer of Granite City Caught at. It is a popular source of food.