West Virginia angler catches record bowfin - WSAZ
MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced Wednesday that an angler has caught a state record bowfin on the Ohio River in Mason County, making this the fourth state record catch confirmed since December 2023.
"There's nothing quite as exciting as finding a trophy at the end of your line and we're thrilled that West Virginia anglers keep reeling in record catches and showing the world that our state is truly a world-class fishing destination," said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion.
The record fish, a 10.60-pound, 30.20-inch bowfin, was caught and released on March 12 by Lauren Noble from Letart in Mason County using a small crankbait. Noble's record bowfin was certified by WVDNR District 5 fish biologist Jeff Hansbarger.
Noble's catch surpasses the previous weight record holder, a 9.25-pound bowfin caught by Matt Stender in 2006. Donald Newcomb III continues to hold the 32.25-inch length record he established in 1994.
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