Environment DEC
From the July 2007 issue
55.6 lb Catch Breaks State Striped Bass Record!
A new record striped bass was caught by Ian Kiraly of Walton, New York on May 9 from the Hudson River in Ulster County. Mr. Kiraly's catch weighed 55 lbs. 6 oz. and was a little more than 49 inches long.
Ian Kiraly proudly displays his record-breaking striper
Striped bass--stripers--migrate up the mid-Atlantic coast and spawn in the Hudson and Delaware rivers, drawing thousands of anglers who dream of catching a trophy. State records for some species haven't been broken in a long time, e.g., the 46 lb. 2 oz. northern pike caught back in 1940.
Three categories make up New York State's Angler Achievement Awards Program: Catch and Release, Annual Award and State Record. Anglers who enter freshwater fish that meet specific qualifying criteria receive a certificate of achievement, a custom-engraved plaque and/or an Angler Achievement Award lapel pin.Stripers are one of 45 species eligible for the State Record category.
For additional details on the Angler Achievement Awards Program, including the previous year's top three winners of each category and a downloadable entry form, visit DEC's website. Additional information on the program can be obtained by calling 518-402-8891 or by e-mailing DEC's Bureau of Fisheries.
