The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said on Facebook this week that two new saltwater fishing records had been recognized in the state of Georgia.
The largest almaco Jack fish was set, and the largest blackfin tuna taken by a woman was tied, according to the department’s tweet.
This month, both fish were captured sooner.
A MISSOURI ANGLER SNAPES A 97-POUND BIGHEAD CARP, SETTING A WORLD RECORD.
“Jason H. Rich, of McRae-Helena, reeled in a massive 23-pound, 15.04-ounce Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana) on May 2 while fishing offshore between the South Ledge and Navy Tower R3,” the DNR reported.
Rich’s 23-pound fish crushed the previous record of 19 pounds, 10.53 ounces, which was set in March 2024, according to the DNR.
