WEST VIRGINIA ANGLER BREAKS BLUE CATFISH RECORD

Written By Bill Siemantel

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia’s navigable rivers continue to produce hefty catfish, including one that recently broke the state record for weight.

In April of this year, Cody Carver of Dry Branch, WV, caught and released a blue catfish that broke the state record for weight while fishing from a boat in the Marmet Pool of the Kanawha River. He was using cut shad for bait.

Carver’s record fish was 45.51 inches long and weighed 61.28 pounds. The fish eclipsed the previous WV weight record of 59.74 pounds held by Mark Blauvelt. However, the length record of 50.15 inches held by Justin Goode still stands. Carver’s record catch was measured by WVDNR hatchery manager Ryan Bosserman.

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.

Bill Siemantel
Bill Siemantel is a Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame (Legendary Angler), author, lure designer, tournament angler and industry consultant with a lifetime of experience. Founder of The BBZ (Big Bass Zone) and host of the theBBZtv, Bill teaches others the techniques to catch bigger fish no matter what the species, fresh or salt water. His high-quality content is regarded as some of the best in the industry. With easy-to-follow steps and instructions, ride along with Bill and his friends in a new chapter of fishing.
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