Fisherman in Georgia reels in 27-pound longnose gar

Fisherman in Georgia reels in 27-pound longnose gar

Source: Fox News

7/5/2023

Credit: Georgia Department of Natural Resources

A man has broken a local fishing record in Georgia, and he’s being recognized by state wildlife authorities.

Fisherman Caleb McClure caught a 27-pound, four-ounce longnose gar from Lake Allatoona on June 24, according to a recent press release issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The 27-pound fish reportedly measured nearly 60 inches in length.

Allatoona Lake

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