On The Water

Massive White Perch Shatters 34-Year-Old New York State Record

Tian's 3-pound, 4-ounce white perch surpassed the previous state record—set in 1991—by just 3 ounces.

December 16, 2025 by Matt Haeffner

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lake trout with fresh wound from a lamprey

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