DEC CONFIRMED: New State Record Brook Trout caught by Lewis County angler

It is now officially confirmed by the DEC – New York State has a new record Brook Trout.

As recently reported, word got out that Benjamin Ferguson, a dedicated angler from the Lewis County area, was lucky enough to haul out a massive Brook Trout, which ended up weighing in at 6-pounds and 3-ounces.

It was measured at 22-inches. The DEC says this once in a lifetime fish was caught on July 5 from the St. Regis Canoe Area.

Ferguson caught the new state record by slowly trolling a “Lake Clear Wabbler.”

Ferguson’s new record Brook Trout tops the previous record by 3-ounces, which stood since 2013.

“This new State record brook trout is particularly special given our commitment to advancing the conservation of this iconic species,” said DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton.

“Benjamin Ferguson’s record-setting catch further highlights this unique resource, which only the Adirondacks can provide.”

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