Tulsa World has reported Earl and Jessie Harless hold the new lake record for a blue catfish caught on Fort Gibson Lake. The couple landed a 73.6-pound blue cat that was 49.5-inch length and 36.5 inches of girth to break the former record. Oklahoma’s overall record blue catfish is a 98-pounder caught on Lake Texoma in 2004. Oklahoma’s Lake Records program recognizes trophy fish caught in lakes across the state. For more information on the program see the Oklahoma Fishing Guide regulations book or look online at wildlifedepartment.com.
