State record 17.1-pound sheepshead caught in Delaware

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 17.1-pound sheepshead caught on Sept. 29th.

David Walker of Boothwyn, Pa. caught the fish in the lower Delaware Bay over a rock pile on a green crab.

The catch is recognized as a Delaware record since the fish was caught from a boat out of and returning to a Delaware port.

The record catch was initially confirmed by Natural Resources Police Fish & Wildlife Enforcement officer AFC Joshua Hudson, and verified at the Lewes Harbour Marina in Lewes.

The previous record holder was Christopher H. Wentz, who caught a 15.11-pound sheepshead in 2012.

For more information on the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament, click on 2014 Delaware Fishing Guide.