largest fish caught in utah
Angler Russel Nielson caught Utahâs state-record wiper fish on May 21 while fishing in the Newcastle Reservoir near Cedar City. The 11-pound, 2-ounce fish surpassed the previous state record wiper by 5 ounces, according to KCSG News. RELATED: Anglerâs First Paddlefish Becomes State Record in Tennessee.
A Utah anglerâs first wiper fish becomes the new state record for the species. Angler Russel Nielson caught Utahâs state-record wiper fish on May 21 while fishing in the Newcastle Reservoir near Cedar City. The 11-pound, 2-ounce fish surpassed the previous state record wiper by 5 ounces, according to KCSG News. Nielson hooked the record fish with anchovy bait on a worm hook.