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Fox News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Angler shatters previous fish state record by reeling in black crappie
A West Virginia angler just broke a fish record in the Mountain State. Jerry Porter of Harts, West Virginia, caught a black crappie while fishing at East Lynn Lake in Wayne County. Porter reeled in the 17.7-inch fish that weighed in at 3.6-pounds, according to the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR). The sunfish was caught on a minnow-tipped jig on a 6-pound test line. The previous black crappie state record was a 3.15-pound, 17.76-inch fish caught in 2024. Black crappies stretch 10.8 inches on average, with the heaviest ever reported at six pounds, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (FWS). The fish are commonly found in freshwater lakes, often traveling in schools while swimming in clear water, according to FWS. Porter's record marks the third state record shattered so far in 2025. Two West Virginia fishermen recently broke state records while reeling in their catches on the same day in April. Jason Floyd caught a 24.57-inch, 5.75-pound redhorse sucker, according to the WVDNR and as previously reported by Fox News Digital. John Plott caught a hefty 12.44-inch, 1.60-pound redear sunfish, marking his second record-breaking catch of the species. In order to fish in West Virginia, anglers over the age of 14 must obtain a state fishing license.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Record-breaking black crappie fish caught in West Virginia
How warming rivers are threatening the fishing tourism industry PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man in West Virginia caught a record-breaking black crappie fish.. Jerry Porte caught a record-breaking black crappie in West Virginia. Credit: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources A black crappie weighing nearly 4 pounds was caught in West Virginia, breaking the state's weight record, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said on Monday. Jerry Porter — of Harts, West Virginia — made the record-setting weight catch of 3.6 pounds and 17.7 inches at East Lynn Lake in Wayne County, officials said. Porter broke the previous record of 3.15 pounds and 17.76 inches set in 2024 by Dwight Priestley of Alum Creek, West Virginia, at Woodrum Lake in Jackson County. Priestley's record for length still stands. Porter used a minnow-tipped jig on a 6-pound test line, and biologist Jake Whalen confirmed the catch. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said it has confirmed three state record catches this year, including a nearly 25-pound redhorse sucker fish. Fishing in West Virginia Anglers 15 years and older in West Virginia must have a fishing license. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is in charge of keeping track of records for the largest fish of each game species by length and weight caught in state waters What is a black crappie? According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, black crappie fish are often mistaken with white crappie fish. To differentiate between the two, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said black crappie fish have seven to eight spines in their dorsal fin, while white crappie fish have six. Black crappie fish also have "irregularly arranged speckles and blotches in their color pattern," officials said. The common size of black crappie is 10.8 inches.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
West Virginia fisherman breaks state record for black crappie
STILTNER, (WBOY) — Another West Virginia fishing record has been broken! The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced Monday that a Lincoln County fisherman has broken the state weight record for black crappie. According to a release, Jerry Porter of Harts, caught a 3.6-pound, 17.7-inch black crappie on May 7 in East Lynn Lake in Wayne County. He used a minnow-tipped jig on a six-pound test line to make the catch, which was later confirmed by WVDNR Assistant District Fisheries Biologist Jake Whalen. Million dollar Powerball ticket sold at West Virginia casino The previous weight record was set in 2024 by Dwight Priestley at Woodrum Lake in Jackson County with a 3.15-pound crappie. That fish was 17.76 inches long and still holds the record as of Monday. Porter's catch is the third record-setting one of 2025 as of May 12, with the others including a 24.57-inch, 5.75-pound redhorse sucker and 12.44-inch, 1.60-pound redear sunfish, which were both reported in April on the same day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
