“If that is the case, then it would never be considered for a record.”. Photographs of this potential world record-setting Lake Trout began to emerge after Brandon Isaac shared news of this catch on Facebook. The truth is that the fish is indeed real — but, no, it will not be a state record because it was not caught in the wild. “Ledbetter was fishing with Capt. The current IGFA record stands at 79 cm.”. The IGFA maintains the World Records for all species of game fish. Designed and Hosted by ProBass Networks Inc. “When she breeched the surface of the water, I realized it was a massive speckled trout,” Ledbetter wrote on Facebook. Ledbetter’s seatrout measured 34.25 inches, or 87 centimeters, making it about 10 centimeters longer that the current length-record held by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). No one could confirm the date the photograph was taken, but it is apparent from the background in the photo that it was shot inside a lab-like facility. Female-only bass stocking works. Bobby Cleveland has covered sports in Mississippi for over 40 years. “But I hate weighing them, hate hanging them by the jaw. The fish measured out to an impressive 87 cm (34.25 in) and was released alive-qualifying Ledbetter for the All-Tackle Length world record. You can search all IGFA World Records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in All-TackleLine Class, All-Tackle Length for male, female and junior anglers. […], After a couple of redfish and trout, the only thing left to fill the Mississippi Triple Play is to put a tripletail or two into the box. They’re really sensitive fish.”. The Indian River Lagoon is without question the epicenter of trophy class gator trout in the entire country. Speckled trout are ambush feeders and can be caught on a myriad of live and artificial baits by shore anglers, wade fishing, or from a boat. (Salvelinus Fontinalis) Dr. Cook was on a guided fishing trip to the Nipigon River, Nipigon, Ontario when he caught the great fish. Become the most informed Sportsman you know, with a membership to the Mississippi Sportsman Magazine and MS-Sportsman.com. Back in July 21 / 1915, Thunder Bay was called Fort Williams and it was the home of Dr. JW Cook, the man who caught the World Record Brook Trout, also known by most Canadians as the Speckled Trout. Welcome to the New and Used Classifieds from our Dealers, It’s going to be a good fall for trout, y’all, Finish a Mississippi Triple Play with a tripletail, Mississippi’s 2020-21 hunting forecast – Delta Region, Mississippi hunters thrilled with opening of small-game seasons, Mississippi’s 2020-21 hunting forecast – East Central Region, Mississippi provides turkey hunters with a month-long, fall fix. […]. “When spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) reach the size of the one Luke Ledbetter pulled from Florida’s Indian River on June 1st, they earn the nickname of ‘gator trout,'” IGFA stated on its website. As it so happens, the record-keeping agency was the first call Deeks made after netting the seatrout. “During the intense fight, the fish made two long runs. It was a clue that pointed toward the GCRL, which has spawned over 300,000 speckled trout that were released in the wild through a successful program and at helping rebuild Gulf speck populations. “I suspect anybody who caught a speck that big would want everyone to know about it.”. Internet rumor boards had this week’s supposed catch as coming from near the Chevron plant on the Pascagoula River, which was supported by reports of big trout being caught there this year. Biologists with both the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Lab have confirmed that the fish is from brood stock used to spawn specks at the GCRL’s Cedar Point rearing ponds in Ocean Springs. Peter Deeks near the town of Melbourne, FL when the massive trout crushed the live mullet he was using for bait. As it so happens, the record-keeping agency was the first call Deeks made after netting the seatrout. This monster measured 31.5 inches long and 23 inches in girth. Copyright 1998 - 2020 Mississippi Sportsman, Inc. All rights reserved. The exact weight of the fish was not confirmed, but it is indeed a monster trout. Luke Ledbetter, visiting the Melbourne area from Alabama, thought at … Copyright © 2020 DonTheOutdoorsGuy.com LLC - All Rights Reserved Michael Buchanan, the finfish program coordinator at DMR, expected as much on Thursday when the news was spreading across the Internet like wildfire. We all held our breath as the monster was finally netted. “I have heard about the fish, but I have not seen it and I suspect that what we’re talking about is a brood fish from the GCRL’s Cedar Point facility,” Buchanan said. “The largest trout I’ve ever weighed was a 33-inch trout that was 13.9 pounds, but this one was even fatter,” Deeks said. Prior to Quave’s catch, the previous record of 10 pounds, 6 ounces set by Frances Creel of Biloxi in 1973 had stood for 35 years. He then measured, photographed, and documented the dimensions. The Egret Baits’ Vudu Shad 3-inch, ¼-ounce and 4-inch, 3/8-ounce models are tapping the triple crown of speckled trout, redfish and flounder consistently. Let the girls play! It was caught at Rabbit Rapids below Virgin Falls. Via Brandon Isaac / Facebook Via Brandon Isaac / Facebook After a dogged fight on light spinning gear, Ledbetter had the fish subdued. The Brook Trout was 14.5 pounds but what is not common knowledge is another … Partridge of Terry. The Mississippi record remains 10 pounds, 7.66 ounces, and was caught by Eric Quave of Biloxi on May 13, 2008, at the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. “It is brood stock.”. As it so happens, the record-keeping agency was the first call Deeks made after netting the seatrout. Internet reports of a new Mississippi record speckled trout weighing 13.9 pounds are untrue, biologists said, shooting down stories that include a photograph of a monster fish. What can you learn from your favorite trout bait? “When she breeched the surface of the water, I realized it was a massive speckled trout,” Ledbetter wrote on Facebook. […], October can be a tricky month for inshore speckled trout fishing. An 83 pound Lake Trout was pulled out of Great Bear Lake, a fish that would’ve broken the existing world record by a whopping 11 pounds. “If I ever caught one that big, rest assured, the whole world would know about it and you wouldn’t have to be investigating to find out,” said avid speck fisherman D.K. It didn’t register in my mind that I had personally caught a possible record fish until that call was made.”. A native of Hattiesburg and graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Cleveland lives on Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson with his wife Pam. The world record Brook Trout was caught by Dr. W. J. Cook on July 21, 1915 in the Nipigon River and weighed 14.5 pounds (6.58 kg.) Anglers looking to target big trout on live bait should consider offerings such as … Peter said he thought it would be a record. The truth is that the fish is indeed real — but, no, it will not be a state record because it was not caught in the wild. The anglers estimated its weight at roughly 14 pounds, but it is the length of the fish that is truly impressive. But when the migration is early, the fish are easy to find. (11 inch depth). The Florida record speckled sea trout is 17.7-pounds and was captured in Fort Pierce. Internet reports of a new Mississippi record speckled trout weighing 13.9 pounds are untrue, biologists said, shooting down stories that include a photograph of a monster fish. “During the intense fight, the fish made two long runs. We all held our breath as the monster was finally netted. Following release of the fish, he immediately called IGFA to record my catch. IGFA is now considering Ledbetter’s fish, which the organization described as “impressive,” for the record. A Florida angler has reeled in a massive spotted seatrout that’s likely to recognized as a new world record. “It is not a state record fish,” said Jim Franks of the GCRL on Friday (July 13).