The new catch-and-release record on Flaming Gorge set earlier this summer has been revoked by the Division of Wildlife Resources. Sidney Cellon of Soda Springs, Idaho set the record on July 3rd. His catch was a monstrous 48-inch lake trout weighing 57 pounds. Unfortunately, Sidney hadn’t double checked his fishing license before setting out on Flaming Gorge. “It was an honest mistake and an incredible catch,” shared the Division of Wildlife Resources, “but the angler’s fishing license had expired a couple of days before he caught the 48-inch lake trout. The previous record of 46.5 inches set by Ray Johnson in 1998 still stands.” The DWR urged all to check their fishing licenses before hitting the water.
