This Minnesota man didn’t forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a black crappie in back-to-back months!
An Angling Feat
Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth, MN, caught this whopping 16.25-inch black crappie in April. The man was on a mission though and broke his own record again in May with a 17.5-inch black crappie. The May crappie was certified at 3 lbs, 8.9 oz.
Nolan Sprengeler’s Back-to-Back Triumphs
Nolan beat his previous state record, one set in April, in May by more than an inch! The April record was a 16.25-inch black crappie, and last month he found another monster, shattering his previous record when he caught a 17.5-inch black crappie, weighing in at more than 3 and a half pounds!
Where Did He Find Them?
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources left out what lake he was finding these monsters in, but online records reveal it was Cedar Lake, in Rice County. If you are looking for some big fish, like the one Nolan caught, this might be the place to start.
Submitting Your Own Record
If you think you might have landed a new state record, don’t forget to measure the fish and take photos of the measurements including weight! You can get details for submitting fishing records by heading to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.
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