The fish was verified by Colorado biologists at the Durango State Trout Hatchery.The previous state record bluegill was caught in 2014 at Comanche Power Plant and weighed 2 pounds 5 ounces at 11 1/2 inches in length. The catch out-weighed the previous record, a two-pound, five-ounce bluegill caught in 2014 by Robert Castro in Pueblo, state records show. Wallace now holds the state record for bluegill with a fish that measured 12 3/4 inches long and weighed 2 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces. The catch must be made in Colorado in compliance with all state fishing rules and regulations. Although this is a huge bluegill, itâs still two pounds shy of the world record bluegill, which weighed in at 4 pounds, 12 ounces and was caught back in 1950, according to the International Game Fish Association. Arizonaâs Colorado River waters record for redear sunfish is five pounds and 12.8 ounces and 17 inches, which was caught in Havasu a little over three years ago, stated Pfleger. The weight was certified at the Durango State Trout Hatchery. In fact, according to the Mystery Tackle Box list referenced above, a total of nine state-record bluegills have been landed in the 21st century so far, including one in Colorado (2019) and another in Vermont (2020). Congrats Greg! State records Kept 11.5 inches, 2 lb 4 oz Released 12.5 inches. Although this is a huge bluegill, it’s still two pounds shy of the world record bluegill, which weighed in at 4 pounds, 12 ounces and was caught back in 1950, according to the International Game Fish Association. Bluegill are the one of the most accessible, popular, and best tasting freshwater ⦠An angler caught a giant bluegill in Colorado this week to set the state record. He unexpectedly tied into a Colorado state record fish in the process, although not a pike.Â, Wallace now holds the state record for bluegill with a fish that measured 12 3/4 inches long and weighed 2 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces. The fish weighed in at 2 lbs 9.5 oz and had an overall length of 12.75â³. The company's filing status is listed as Good Standing and its File Number is 20181453071. He unexpectedly tied into a Colorado state record fish in the process, although not a pike. July 2, 2020 The giant weighed in at 5.46 pounds and was confirmed as the new Tennessee state record and possibly the new world record. âCongratulations Gregory Wallace for catching the new Colorado state record Bluegill out of Totten Reservoir! So when Gregory Wallace went fly fishing for pike last week and hooked a blonky bluegill, he held onto that huge panfish. The all-tackle world record for bluegill is 4 pounds, 10 ounces caught in May of 1947. originalDevice: deviceType:desktop. No picture exists of the world record.Â, site: sports | ptype: stories | pageType: stories | ⦠Author Topic: New Colorado Catch and Release bluegill record (Read 5735 times) TroutFishingBear Guest; New Colorado Catch and Release bluegill record « on: Oct 06, 2004, 08:41 PM » Caught by me and released. According to Wired to Fish, Gregory Wallace caught the bluegill while fly fishing for pike. The all-tackle world record for bluegill is 4 pounds, 10 ounces caught in May of 1947. DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) â A fisherman caught the largest bluegill on Colorado record this week. The all-tackle world record for bluegill is 4 pounds, 10 ounces caught in May of 1947. ... Not only is this one of the largest bluegill I have ever seen, but it is the largest one ever caught in Colorado. The fish weighed in at 2 lbs 9.5 oz and had an overall length of 12.75â³. They shared a photo of Wallace, with his catch, on Thursday. To qualify, anglers must catch fish of a certain length. A Colorado angler also busted a state record this week, catching a 2-pound, 9 1/2-ounce bluegill on a fly rod at Totten Reservoir, located in the southwest corner of the state. The fish was verified by Colorado biologists at the Durango State Trout Hatchery.The previous state record bluegill was caught in 2014 at Comanche Power Plant and weighed 2 pounds 5 ounces at 11 1/2 inches in length. Jun 20, 2019 - New record! Gregory Wallace set out to catch some pike on a fly rod the week of June 12, 2019 at Totten Reservoir in the Southwest corner of the state. Congratulations Gregory Wallace for catching the new Colorado state record Bluegill out of Totten Reservoir! Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reporting Gregory Wallace landed the state record for bluegill. While huge bluegills are caught on a variety of light-weight tackle, fly rods occasionally account for some of the record fish. He caught the fish on a sculpinator pattern while targeting pike. Caught in 1950 by T.S. The state record bluegill weighed 2 pounds, 9.8 ounces. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Graham Dewey Wysong and is located at 2030 N Lower Birdie Galyan Rd, Bloomington, CO 47408. (Image: Colorado Parks and Wildlife) This huge bream topped the old record by 4 ounces in weight, and a full two inches in length! Monster Arizona Bluegill May Have Been Colorado River Record. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. Gregory Wallace set out to catch some pike on a fly rod the week of June 12, 2019 at Totten Reservoir in the Southwes When fishing, it can sometimes pay to expect the unexpected. TAHLEQUAH, Okla â The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC), says a Tahlequah boy came less than an ounce and a half away from beating a 30-year long bluegill catch record. He caught the fish on a sculpinator pattern while targeting pike.Â. The fish was verified by Colorado biologists at the Durango State Trout Hatchery.The previous state record bluegill was caught in 2014 at Comanche Power Plant and weighed 2 pounds 5 ounces at 11 1/2 inches in length. A monstrous, three-pound plus bluegill landed in Arizona might have been a record for the Colorado River, but the fish's weight was never certified! Related Links & Resources: Cuba Missouri Teen Sets Missouri Fish Record Hunting and Shooting Sports Mississippi State Record Blue Catfish North Carolina Channel Catfish World Record Blue Catfish Questions, answers and tips about big game hunting can be found in our Fishing Discussion Forums. When fishing, it can sometimes pay to expect the unexpected. Colorado State Fishing Records. The bluegill that Glafcke caught the evening of Sunday, Sept. 8 measured 12.45 inches, according to Sommerfeldt, a DNR fish biologist in Park Falls. Giant Bluegill Smashes State Record. Hope you caught up with some pike too. Use the search form above to find fishing world records for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and more. Sadly, there are no known photographs of that big slab. While Colorado fishing state records are based upon weight, the master angler program only looks at the length of the qualifying fish. Fish taken from private waters that are closed to public access are not eligible for record status. Colorado: 2 lbs 5 oz: Robert Castro: Comanche Power Plant, Pueblo: 2014: Connecticut: 2 lbs ⦠This dinner plate of a fish is the new Colorado state record bluegill. Thereâs a new angling peak to summit if youâre hoping to catch the biggest bluegill in the state of Colorado. Advertisement. Fewer Hunters in the US, but Higher Hunting License Sales. This huge bream topped the old record by 4 ounces in weight, and a full two inches in length! Robert Lawler of Lake Havasu City with what was a potential world-record, 5-pound, 7-ounce redear sunfish caught in 2011 from Havasu. According to a Facebook post by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife â Durango page, the record has been broken by Gregory Wallace, Below, you will find a list of the current state record fish caught in Colorado. The fish in question must be weighed on a state-certified scale (lbs and oz), and there must be either a weight receipt or picture of the fish on the scale with the weight visible signed by a person who witnessed the weighing. The fish was verified by Colorado biologists at the Durango State Trout Hatchery.The previous state record bluegill was caught in 2014 at Comanche Power Plant and weighed 2 pounds 5 ounces at 11 1/2 inches in length. Bluegill in Colorado can grow large and are plentiful in numerous ponds and lakes throughout the state. Arizonaâs Colorado River waters record for redear sunfish is five pounds and 12.8 ounces and 17 inches, which was caught in Havasu a little over three years ago, stated Pfleger. Bluegill Improvements is a Colorado Limited-Liability Company filed on June 3, 2018. CDFW is temporarily closing its high public use areas, including visitor centers and license counters, to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).Before heading to a CDFW facility, contact the regional headquarters office to determine if that facility is open. Bluegill and redear can be caught around structure such as docks, vegetation, or artificial structure using mealworms, night crawlers, or small crappie jigs. (Image: Colorado Parks and Wildlife) This huge bream topped the old record by 4 ounces in weight, and a full two inches in length! 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Britoâs world-record 5.78-pound redear sunfish from 2014.
Small bluegill (about 1 inch) do not handle well so it is better to stock larger fingerlings (2+ inches) initially. Gregory Wallace hooked the freshwater sunfish in Totten Reservoir near Durango. Information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements, can be found on CDFWâs Online License Site. The bluegill had a girth of 18 1/4 inches, and was 15 inches in length. Colorado Parks and Wildlife â Durango. The previous state record was caught in 2014 at Comanche Power Plant, weighed 2 lbs 5 oz, and was 11.5â³. Potential record holders must have a valid Colorado fishing license, or be under the age of 18. Colorado Master Angler Award qualifying length for bluegill is 10 inches. New record fish must outweigh the standing record for the species by at least one full ounce. The fish measured 12 3/4 inches long and weighed 2 pounds, 9 ⦠107. Hudson, not only is the Alabama state record the largest recorded bluegill in state, national, and world history, but it is the oldest active bluegill state fishing record in the United States. Hawaii and Maine, however, share the distinction of producing the lightest blue state record. Sadly, there are no known photographs of that big slab. Gregory Wallace set out to catch some pike on a fly rod the week of June 12, 2019 at Totten Reservoir in the Southwest corner of the state. 6-keys: sports/wired2fish//// February 15, 2019 5 years after world-record redear sunfish catch, invasive quagga mussels considered a likely contributor to monster sizes of these sunfish at Lake Havasu The weight came in at 2.32 pounds on a certified scale at the Super One grocery story on Monday morning. The bass-sized bluegill easily broke the state record, according to Colorado Parks & Wildlife on Facebook. Search for the biggest fish in the International Game Fish Association's database of biggest fish for each species. Wallaceâs record fish officially weighed 2 pounds, 9.5 ounces and was 12.5 inches long, the CPW said. A pair of big redear sunfish captured during AZGFDâs November, 2018 survey at Lake Havasu. Article by Wide Open Spaces. Jun 20, 2019 - New record! Record fish must be available for inspection by Department personnel. These fish often feature a copper discoloration on the front below the gills, and a dark spot at the base of the dorsal fin. Fishing World Records.