World Record Grass Carp Caught in Western Iowa

World record grass carp caught in western Iowa

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (WHO) – A fish caught in Sioux City, Iowa, over the summer has been named a world record catch. The fish, a grass carp, was caught at Bacon Creek Park on Aug. 10, 2025, by Jakob S. Mackey. The International Game Fish Association said the 71 lbs. 8 oz fish is now [...]

Grass carp caught in western Iowa named world record catch

SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- A fish caught in Sioux City over the summer has been named a world record catch. The fish, a grass carp, was caught at Bacon Creek Park on Aug. 10, 2025, by Jakob S. Mackey. The International Game Fish Association said the 71 lbs. 8 oz fish is now recognized as [...]