14-100-CWS | December 16, 2014
BILOXI, Miss. – The Commission on Marine Resources certified the state saltwater conventional tackle fishing record at Tuesday’s meeting.
Brandon Bosarge of Gautier broke the record for Speckled hind (Epinephelus drummondhay) with a 12-pound, 12.16-ounce fish he caught on Nov. 21. The previous record was 5 pounds, 8.8 ounces set in September 2014.
Commissioners also voted 3-1 Tuesday to open the area between the two bridges in Bay St. Louis to oyster tonging. Commissioner Ernie Zimmerman voted against the motion.
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 www.dmr.ms.gov.
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