Man reels in "whopper" 9-pound fish off Georgia coast, setting new state record

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — A Georgia fisherman reeled in a monster fish, setting a state record.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

Brian Richburg, from Brunswick, caught a 9-pound, 6-ounce triggerfish, which is two pounds heavier than the previous state record, which was set last month.

TRENDING STORIES:

• Woman found shot to death after car crashes in DeKalb County
• Family says GA grandmother has landed in the States for treatment after cruise ship illness
• The Kelly Clarkson Show surprises UGA sorority sisters, family they saved from sinking car

Richburg was fishing in waters 180 feet deep on the Georgia coast when he caught the whopper.

[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]

“Queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula) are known for their stunning colors and unique shape, and Brian’s epic catch not only sets a new high score in Georgia’s fishing annals but also puts a spotlight on the fantastic fishing vibes our waters offer,” the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wrote.

Queen Triggerfish can reach 24 inches long but most are only about half that length. The fish are common in Florida and the Bahamas.

Daughter speaks out after money is raised to get Georgia grandmother back to States for treatment

©2024 Cox Media Group