September 18, 2022

New Record Sheepshead Caught While Spearfishing

Dan Street of Hainesport made his way to the top of the state spearfishing record fish list by landing a new state record Sheepshead on July 15, while free diving in the Atlantic Ocean. The fish weighed 13 pounds, 3 ounces, beating the old record by 11 ounces. It measured 26 inches in length and had a girth of 23 7/8 inches. Congratulations to Mr Street on his magnificent catch!

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