While out fishing with his dad, Joe, on May 6th, Morgan Fonzi reeled in a new state record white bass from the Lower Niagara River. Weighing in at 3 lbs. 8 oz, it surpassed the previous state record set in 1992 by 2 ounces. Interestingly, the father-son duo had been out the day before when Joe Fonzi caught one even larger. When they realized what the (then) state record white bass weighed, they set out the following day specifically targeting that species and the rest is history.
It's safe to say, the fishing season in New York State is off to a great start!
Congratulations Morgan!
For more information on New York's Angler Achievement Awards Program which covers state records, visit DEC's website.
It's safe to say, the fishing season in New York State is off to a great start!
Congratulations Morgan!
For more information on New York's Angler Achievement Awards Program which covers state records, visit DEC's website.
