Great Barracuda breaks record for largest fish in exotic category

Great Barracuda breaks record for largest fish in exotic category

By Jareliz Diaz

Source: fox61

9/5/2023

Credit: Connecticut Fish and Wildlife

A Great Barracuda has broken the state record for largest fish caught in the exotic category and this is a first for this kind of species, according to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife.

The Great Barracuda, weighing 19 pounds and 48 inches in length, was caught south of Montauk by Jonathan Rogers.

The fish landed in Niantic. Saltwater records and trophy fish may be caught outside the state but will only qualify if the vessel's homeport is in Connecticut.

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