In an extraordinary catch, a Northern California fisherman has reeled in a canary rockfish that could shatter both state and world records, with the fish weighing an impressive 10.25 pounds. This remarkable catch was made by 26-year-old Brendan Walsh off the coast of Albion, about 150 miles north of San Francisco.
Mendocino County fisherman Brendan Walsh, 26, made the remarkable catch on Tuesday, and it is likely to set new records for both the state of California and the world. The current state record for a canary rockfish is 9 pounds, caught last November in the same county. Meanwhile, the world record, set in 1986, stands at 10 pounds.
Walsh’s exceptional catch was confirmed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which tracks angling and diving records. To submit a possible record catch, applicants must follow specific guidelines, including obtaining the names and phone numbers of witnesses and contacting the department for the nearest environmental scientist to identify the catch.
The canary rockfish, known for its vibrant yellow color, can grow up to 2.5 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Walsh’s catch measured 2.25 feet long, making it not only heavy but also of notable size.
Walsh has also submitted his catch to the International Game Fish Association in Florida for consideration of the world record. While the current world record stands at 10 pounds, Walsh believes that larger fish may have been caught but never submitted for record consideration.
After documenting the catch with the necessary measurements and having it verified by a state fish and wildlife scientist, Walsh and his family enjoyed the rockfish, fried with garlic and butter, on Wednesday. He described the fish as delicious.
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