Eric Lester, 32, of Campbell Hall took the largest inland striped bass in New York history earlier this month, which also happened to be the heaviest freshwater fish caught in the state since 1957. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, Lester caught the 60-pound female in the Hudson River on May 14, ousting the previous record of 55 pounds and six ounces. The fish was later measured to be 53.4 inches long and 33 inches in girth. "This is a remarkable new record catch," said Commissioner Martens. "I...
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