20-32-CWS | April 22, 2020
BILOXI, Miss. – The state Commission on Marine Resources certified a state fishing record at their April meeting on Tuesday.
Michael McElroy III, of Hattiesburg set a new state record for Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) with a fish weighing 236 pounds, 9.6 ounces using conventional tackle.
The previous record was held by Robert Landingham with a fish weighing 205 pounds, 12.8 ounces set June 9, 2001.
Photo courtesy MS Department of Marine Resources
Michael McElroy III with Yellowfin Tuna
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.
