Angler Catches Gargantuan Fish To Set New State Record
The Daily Caller
Last updated: September 8, 2026
A young angler, Walker, unexpectedly caught a massive fish, setting a new state record. The initial goal was simply to catch a small fish for Walker's enjoyment.
- The fish, a channel catfish, weighed an astounding 35.5 pounds and measured 41 inches long.
- This catch surpassed the previous state record for a channel catfish by over three pounds.
- The record-breaking fish was caught in the Mississippi River near Alma.
- The previous record holder, a 32-pound channel catfish, was also caught in the Mississippi River.
- The angler, Walker, is from Woodbury, Minnesota.
- The catch was verified by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
- The department confirmed that the 35.5-pound channel catfish is the heaviest ever recorded in the state.
- This event highlights the significant fish populations present in Minnesota's waterways.
- The young angler's successful catch has garnered attention and celebration.
