Angler catches massive catfish, breaks 35-year-old state fishing record

An angler has broken a state fishing record that had stood for 35 years by catching a massive catfish. The record-breaking fish was captured near Sixmile Island on the Allegheny River. Following the catch, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission performed an official verification of the specimen. Once the process was completed and the record was confirmed, the massive catfish was released back into the river, marking a historic achievement for the local fishing community.