"Once I grabbed the line I knew right away that I had big one," McConkey said. To replace the existing record, a fish must weigh at least one ounce more. "I still can't believe I caught this giant of a fish and broke the state record. Conservation makes Missouri a great place for more than a million anglers to fish for flathead catfish and more than 20 other sport-fish species. The Channel Catfish is one of America’s most popular gamefish. A fish must weigh 1 pound (16 ounces) or more to be eligible for state record status. According to research by the U.S. 38 inches Rod & Reel w/fish entrails Mined Land, WA-Cherokee Co. 06/03/03 RickBarnow, Humboldt CATFISH, FLATHEAD 123 lbs. The new world record blue catfish was caught Saturday night June 18th, 2011 at John H. Kerr-Buggs Island Lake near Clarksville Virginia. CLAY COUNTY, Mo. Kansas City fisherman sets new state record with flathead catfish. A Pennsylvania angler, using a trout head for bait, caught a 56.3-pound flathead catfish last Sunday night to set a pending state record for the species. A drop line is a short length of line which is attached to the main line using a clip or swivel, with the hook at the other end. The largest of our Big Three species is the blue catfish. The record for the largest flathead catfish belongs to Ken Paulie, who landed his big flathead over 20 years ago. But before he skinned it he took several measurements, and he said he plans to have a replica made in the future. He added, “The catfish was older than me. Missouri's Record Catfish A LITTLE HISTORY. The giant Missouri flathead record catfish broke the previous alternative-method state-record flathead catfish of 99 pounds caught on the Missouri River in 2010. The catfishing world exploded with chatter on June 18, 2011, with talk of a new world record blue catfish, much larger than the previous largest catfish ever caught. – Mathew McConkey of Kansas City became the most recent record-breaking fisherman in Missouri when he caught his giant flathead catfish on the Missouri River using a trotline. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. and weighed 63.45 kg (139 lbs … Mathew McConkey of Kansas City became the most recent record-breaking fisherman in Missouri when he caught his giant flathead catfish on the Missouri River using a trotline. By Marcus Lind. The river produces good numbers of catfish over 50 pounds, even in downtown Kansas City. Jonathan Pierce reeled the monstrous flathe… The Missouri state record catch for flathead catfish was set in 2015. Most Recent World Record Catfish. Missouri State Record Fish Program Rules Missouri has a long, proud tradition of fishing, and its abundant lakes and streams have produced exceptional fish. A color photograph of the angler with the fish can be submitted to Game, Fish and Parks personnel along … My goal now is to catch an even bigger fish and break the world-record," McConkey said. Our monthly publication about conservation in Missouri--free to all residents. Richard Hagen caught an 89-pound flathead catfish — a new state record — in the Missouri River in June 2020. According to Nebraska Game and Parks, a new record has been set for rod and reel caught flathead catfish. The Record Flathead Catfish For Every State In America Flathead catfish are … Channel catfish are known for their strong sense of smell, spunky attitude, and delicious flavor. We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. The new behemoth broke the previous alternative-method state-record flathead catfish of 99 pounds caught on the Missouri River in 2010. Xplor helps kids find adventure in their own backyard. Channel catfish swim in ponds, rivers, lakes, and creeks making them accessible to anglers across the country. – Mathew McConkey of Kansas City became the most recent record-breaking fisherman in Missouri when he caught his giant flathead catfish on the Missouri River using a trotline. The longtime fisherman said the fish is now skinned and in his freezer ready to be eaten. Catfish are among the most popular and commonly pursued freshwater fish in the world. Our monthly publication about conservation in Missouri--free to all residents. Xplor helps kids find adventure in their own backyard.