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DEC Announces New Record for Channel Catfish
Watertown Resident Eric Scordo Catches 35 lb 3 oz, 38.25 inch Catfish
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed that a new state record has been established for channel catfish.

Using just a nightcrawler, Eric Scordo of Watertown caught a 35-pound, 3-ounce channel catfish measuring 38 ¼ inches in Lake Ontario in Jefferson County on April 29. The fish broke the previous state record caught from Brant Lake (Warren County) in 2002 by nearly 2½ pounds.

"Mr. Scordo's record-breaking channel catfish is a prime example of the outstanding fishing opportunities in New York for a variety of species, not just popular gamefish," said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. "This new record kicks off the 2017 freshwater fishing season, and I encourage all New Yorkers to buy their license, pick up a rod and reel, and try their hand at hooking a trophy catch in any of the state's 7,500 lakes and ponds and 70,000 miles of rivers and streams."

Channel catfish are the largest members of the catfish species that live in New York and can be found statewide. They feed primarily on the bottom and are most easily caught using live bait such as worms or baitfish. When hooked, catfish can provide a challenge for even the most experienced anglers. They are also one of the tastiest freshwater fish.

Mr. Scordo submitted details of his winning catch as part of DEC's Angler Achievement Awards Program, which tracks state record fish. Through this program, anglers can enter freshwater fish that meet specific qualifying criteria and receive official recognition of their catch and a distinctive lapel pin commemorating their achievement. Three categories make up the program: Catch & Release, Annual Award, and State Record.

For more information about the Angler Achievement Awards Program, including a downloadable application form, go to DEC's website. Program details and an official entry form can also be found in DEC's current Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide.

For additional information on the Angler Achievement Awards Program call (518) 402-8891 or email fwfish@dec.ny.gov.

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[JamieZ]

When I use to cave dive,,,I had a catfish, a size and a half bigger than that trying to get by me while I was in a tunnel not much wider than the diameter of a barrel. It was freaky,,,,god I miss cave diving. Most of the cave you had to crawl and pull through it and we were a mile from the entrance/exit. We would side mount in these caves,,,tanks on our sides that we could detach and push in front of us.

 

[Criticalt]

Last year this guy caught this 33lb 4oz, 51 inch Paddlefish in Chautauqua Lake.

 

[Bananabandit]

Now we know what Criticalt looks like

 

[Criticalt]

Now we know what Criticalt looks like

Im no silver hair!!!

 

[Criticalt]

Now we know what Criticalt looks like

Unless youre talking about the fish, then my nose is smaller.

 

[pjzwtl]

Crap I cought this big cat on 4/22 in Champlain on a Large shiner while pike fishing. The scale said 40lbs I wasent going to eat it so I just tossed it back in .....oh well