Record-Breaking Largemouth Bass and Blue Catfish Caught in West Virginia

Record fish caught in West Virginia waters

charleston — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that record-breaking largemouth bass and blue catfish were caught in May, marking the fifth and sixth confirmed state record fish of 2025.

Milton man reels in record-setting blue catfish

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- A Milton man set a new West Virginia record by reeling in the state's longest blue catfish. Justin Conner of Milton caught a 51.49-inch, 66.30 pound blue catfish on the Kanawha River in Putnam County using a mooneye on 80-pound test line on May 9, according to a press release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The blue catfish was more than half an inch bigger than the previous record holder. The recor…

Record-breaking largemouth bass and blue catfish caught in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Two more state fishing records were broken this month, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced Monday, and one of the record breaking fish was caught in Harrison County. On May 8, Lumberport resident Seth Spry was fishing at a private pond in Harrison County when he caught a 26.26-inch, 9.85-pound largemouth bass, which breaks the state record for length. The largemouth bass weight record remains with…

West Virginia fishermen catch record-breaking bass and catfish

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that a record-breaking largemouth bass and blue catfish were caught in May, marking the fifth and sixth confirmed state record fish of 2025. “These record catches showcase not only the incredible fishing opportunities in West Virginia, but also the dedication and skill of our anglers,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We’re proud to see our state’s waters producing trop…

West Virginia Anglers Catch Record Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that a record-breaking largemouth bass and blue catfish were caught in May, marking the fifth and sixth confirmed state record fish of 2025. “These record catches showcase not only the incredible fishing opportunities in West Virginia, but also the dedication and skill of our anglers,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We’re proud to see our …

West Virginia Anglers Catch Record Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that a record-breaking largemouth bass and blue catfish were caught in May, marking the fifth and sixth confirmed state record fish of 2025. “These record catches showcase not only the incredible fishing opportunities in West Virginia, but also the dedication and skill of our anglers,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We’re proud to see our st…