Monster Sized Catfish Is A New York State Record!

The fishing in New York State has been great this year! From the Great Lakes, to the Atlantic Ocean, New York State has so many amazing places to fish. With multiple species to fish for, The Empire State is a bucket list destination for people who love to fish!

It seems that most people come to fish in New York for bass or walleye and trout as this state offers some of the best fishing in the world. But have you ever fished for catfish in New York State?

Apparently we have some really good areas to reel in a monster cat!

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In post on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Facebook page, it was noted that this fish is the biggest and largest catfish reported in New York!

"Dylan Kampnich of Dexter, NY caught a 40 inch, 37 lb. 9 oz. channel catfish from Black River Bay in Jefferson County on May 3rd while fishing from shore with his son. His monster catfish broke the 3 year old record (that was also caught from Black River Bay) by almost 2 pounds".

While Lake Champlain seems to offer the biggest and best, NY State says "Catfish are found across much of the state, and you probably have a waterbody near you that has a good catfish population".

There is plenty of summer left and lots of time to get the kids out to fish as well. The next date will be on National Hunting and Fishing Day which is September 27.