20-24-CWS | April 2, 2020
BILOXI, Miss. – During a special session webinar yesterday, the state Commission on Marine Resources certified a state fishing record.
Harley J. Havard, of Lucedale set the record for Red Hind (Epinephelus guttatus) with a fish weighing 4 pounds, 7.36 ounces using a spear.
Photo courtesy MS Department of Marine Resources
Harley J. Havard with Red Hind
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.
