Michigan State Fishing Record Broken

In Barry County, Michigan a man from Middleville broke the state fishing record for freshwater drum. The fish weighed 28.61 lbs and was 34.02 inches. The fisherman was Mark Leep who caught it while spearing on Gun Lake.

Record Drum Caught

Mark Leep caught the fish near the end of January, but it was just recently confirmed as the record-breaker by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 

The former record was set way back in May of 1973 by James Black. He caught one that was 26 lbs and 37.5 inches. The state records are only recognized by weight. Freshwater drum can be found in the Great Lakes, and it is believed that Mark Leep's fish made its way over to Gun Lake several years ago. 

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