Christopher Halley caught a 104-pound blue catfish in the Mississippi River near Natchez on a trotline. Two local commercial fishermen caught one of the biggest fish of their fishing careers this weekend on the upper Pearl River in Leake County. Flathead catfish can get to be 4 feet long and 90lbs. Looking for Flathead Catfish, and anything else that will bite, this couple journeys down the mighty Mississippi River and have a fruitful adventure. Eugene Cronley, from the city of Brandon in the state of Mississippi, caught the 131-lb whopper in the Mississippi River on April 7th. In a statement obtained by Zenger News, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks said this week that they have confirmed a new state record for a blue catfish. Fish Species of the MississippiRiver. The upper Mississippi river is home toover 119 species of fish , more species than are found in anyof Wisconsin's inland lakes. Favorite fish include walleye,sauger, large and small mouth bass, white bass, cat fish ,northern pike, bluegill, crappie and perch. The largest one caught in Mississippi was in the Mississippi River and was 77.7 pounds, caught by Matt Bingham. Andrew Davis, front, and Willie Tate, back, fishing along the Mississippi River. The largest fish in the river range from 2 feet to 9 feet long. A historic drought not seen since the 1980s is drying up the Mississippi River and We were already drinking some cold ones! As their name suggests, they have a flatter head as well. A Mississippi angler has netted the biggest blue catfish in the states history, smashing previous records. A 20-pound fish here is about the biggest that youre going to catch, but youll catch at lot of 10-pounders here. Most all grain elevators are seasonal attractions. Mike Mikey McElroy III successfully grabbed a 236.6-pound yellowfin tuna, breaking Mississippis previous record by 31 pounds, following a battle that lasted more than Sport-fishing enthusiasts can even have their own scales certified by the IGFA for a $40 fee. For instance, one of the largest alligator gars ever caught was actually found in the Mississippi River, which is connected to the Missouri River. big fish! Cronley said his fish was 56.6 inches (1.4 meters) long with a girth of 41 inches (1.04 meters). Selected Fish Species Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bluegill Carp, Asian Silver The Mississippi River. These catfish have the same whiskers as the channel cats but are a bit bigger in size. Both of those fish were also caught in the Mississippi River near Natchez. At 385 lb and 9ft long, the Gulf Sturgeon is the largest fish in the Mississippi River. As their name suggests, they have a flatter head as well. The Mighty Mississippi may be the state's most well known river, but it's not the only one. On April 7th, 2022, an excited fisherman caught the largest blue catfish in the Mississippi River. The largest catfish caught in Missouri is a 130-pounder (approx. Have you ever seen a 100 pound fish? Lake Winnibigoshish is the widest part of the Mississippi, measuring more than 11 miles wide. This river monster, caught on The blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) is one of the biggest fish species in the Mississippi River and the largest catfish species in North America. During 2015 and 2016, a total of 6,639 blue catfish ranging in size from 3-53 inches (76-1,348 mm) total. length (TL) were collected from eight study sites. Pectoral spines were aged from 1,874 blue catfish; ages ranged from 1-19 years on the Mississippi River and 2-18 on the Missouri River. In the Mississippi. The record was set in April of 2012. Let's find out about the Biggest Fish in the Mississippi River! Whats the biggest fish ever caught in the Mississippi River? Not only is this the largest blue catfish caught in the Mississippi River, but it is also the largest in the state. The record was set in April of 2012. What about a 300 pound fish? These catfish have the same whiskers as the channel cats but are a bit bigger in size. The Mississippi River starts at Drone video shows the condition of the Mississippi River. Claim: A photograph shows a 736-pound catfish caught in the Mississippi River. Huge Catfish on the Mississippi river. A Mississippi angler has netted the biggest blue catfish in the states history, smashing previous records. NATCHEZ, Miss. Mark Evans from Orange City, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia 59 kg), and a former world record, caught by Greg Bernal in 2010. The Eugene Cronley with record catfish The fish shattered the previous rod-and-reel record of 95 lbs. Watch them catch some fish Thats a lot of southern Link Copied! Eugene Cronley, from the city of Brandon in the state of Mississippi, caught the 131-lb whopper in the Mississippi River on April 7th. A Brookhaven man has quite a story to tell about a very big fish. Flathead catfish can get to be 4 feet long and 90lbs. Blake. By Darko Manevski. You can hook three different Catfish species in the vast Mississippi River Channel, Flathead, and Blue Catfish. Flatheads and Blues are usually the largest of the three. They can easily reach 30+ inches and weigh anywhere from 20100 or more pounds. Channel Cats are usually in the 20-inch and 30-pound ballpark. ( WJTV) A fisherman in Mississippi set a new record for the largest blue catfish ever caught in the state. Have you ever seen a 100 pound fish? It flows 2,320 miles from its source at Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said the fish is the new State Trophy Record Blue Catfish. Let's find out about the Biggest Fish in the Mississippi River! The largest one caught in Mississippi was in the Mississippi River and was 77.7 pounds, caught by Matt Bingham. The fish weighed an astonishing 131 pounds! Primarily a big river fish species, the Blue Catfish is found almost exclusively in the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.Adults are among our largest freshwater fishes; fish weighing almost 100 pounds have been taken from the lower reaches of the Missouri River. On June 18, 2011, Buggs Islands 143-pound blue catfish catch was verified as a milestone catfish that outweighed In this episode of BlacktipH, I go fishing for monster catfish in the Mississippi River with my good buddy Capt. These large freshwater fish That begs the question: What is the biggest fish ever caught in the Mississippi? From the notorious Mighty Mississippi to lesser known water sources, here are 10 stunning rivers in Mississippi that are more than just bodies of water. A Brookhaven man has quite a story to tell about a very big fish. The largest one caught in Mississippi was in the Mississippi River and was 77.7 pounds, caught by Matt Bingham. Love catching these fish! WWNO. Video Ad Feedback. Lake Itasca is the narrowest stretch of the river, with a width of 20 to 30 feet. Can you imagine the strength you would need to pull one out of the water? The Apr 15, 2022. Lake Mississippi is the second-largest river in the United States and is home to more than 120 species of fish! What about a 300 pound fish? sorry for all the swearing! 5:58 am. The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America. List of Fish Species in the Mississippi River 1) Freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) Freshwater drums are usually 10 14 inches long. Christopher Halley caught a 104-pound blue catfish in the Mississippi River near Natchez on a trotline. During seasons when grain is being loaded and subsequently portions are The choices we make today determine what fish populations will be found in the Mississippi River of the future. moxostoma / CC BY 4.0 Native to North America Freshwater drum, also known as sheepshead, is a fish commonly caught in Mississippi waters. The Mississippi River has been flowing fast and high and thats meant the fishing has Eugene Cronley, from the