“Mr. Lewis’s historic catch illustrations Maryland’s superb year-round fishing opportunities,” said Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John R. Griffin.

Fishing for blue catfish has quickly become a burgeoning trophy catch and release fishery in the tidal portion of the Potomac River and the anglers who fish for them have become a close knit union often sharing skills and tips.

The record blue catfish was kept alive and will reside in a public fish display at Bass Pro Shop in Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, Md.