05-28-2011, 11:10 AM
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that a Grass Carp caught by James Dempsey, Jr of Ewing New Jersey on May 12, 2011 is officially a new state record. The huge fish was taken from Curlis Lake in Mercer County and weighed an astounding 55 lbs. 8 oz., surpassing the previous record set in 2008 by Homer Tye by one pound, one ounce. That record fish was also from Curlis Lake.
For more information on the catch, as well as a photo of the monster fish, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/20...carp11.htm on the division's website.
For more information on the catch, as well as a photo of the monster fish, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/20...carp11.htm on the division's website.