Hi... Newcomer to the forum. I stumbled on this thread in search of the largest recorded snakehead fish caught in the Potomac River region.
I became exited after a coworker caught a snakehead. Our organization's website had this fish posted as "Photo of the Week". I had no idea they could grow so large. This behemoth measured out to 20 lbs and 35 inches and took 30 minutes to reel in. The angler stated that he thought it was a bass until it surfaced.
I don't want to distribute the picture without the owner's permission. (Andrew has seen it).
My question to you all:
What's the largest recorded snakehead to be caught in the Potomac and its tributaries?
~J
PS - This fish was caught in the Belvoir Basin (I don't know if this means Accotink Bay or Dogue Creek... I'm leaning towards the bay due to the scenery in the photo). I'll try to get details tomorrow along with permission to post the photo.
I may want to join you guys in your hunt!