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The Best Kind of Angler to Own a New Montana State Record Fish
When you're a kid, do you really care about what the species is when you land a whopper?
IT'S OFFICIAL!
The sucker family is the third largest family of fish in Montana with nine species. The largescale sucker is native to Montana’s western drainage. They usually average less than 5 pounds in size. In Montana, the maximum size is usually less than 5 pounds.
While hardly a prized game or trophy fish, a record is a record and probably means a lot to a 12-year-old.
THE PROCESS IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A RECORD
The early 2020s saw a flurry of state record-breaking fish, but things have quieted down a lot since then, at least until now. Montana FWP maintains the list of record fish online. If you're a fishing nerd like me, it's fun to check those out now and then at this page of their website.
Anglers who think they may have caught a state record fish should take the following steps:
>To prevent loss of weight, do not clean or freeze the fish. Keep the fish cool, preferably on ice.
>Take a picture of the fish.
>Weigh the fish on a certified scale found in grocery, hardware and sporting goods stores. Make sure you have an employee as a witness.
>Contact the nearest FWP office to have the fish positively identified by a fisheries biologist.
Congratulations, Wade! Unless it's another youngster looking to claim your title, we hope that record stands for a long time!
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