Fisherman reels in whopper of a trout, shattering the 32-year record in Utah
The Utah Jazz aren’t the only ones making waves while representing their state in the sports world during the lazy days of summer. A fisherman in Utah caught a trout that broke the state record, which has been standing for 32 years, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says.
Chance Scott pulled in a 53-pound, 15-ounce lake trout at Flaming Gorge, beating the previous mark of 51 poundsset in 1988.
According to the tweet, Scott decided to keep his massive catch.
Wildlife officials said that four other state fishing records have been broken during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fox reported. This includes a black crappie, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, golden trout and splake fish.
“Ya’ll have been busy rippin’ lips during the pandemic!” the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources joked on Facebook.
Sports such as fishing and hunting are considered safe outdoor activities during the pandemic thanks tothe fresh air, the Mayo Clinic says. When you’re outside, fresh air is constantly moving, dispersing respiratory droplets that are released into the air when talking, coughing, or sneezing.
Plus, it’s a lot easier to practice social distancing.
This story was originally published August 6, 2020 at 11:42 AM with the headline "Fisherman reels in whopper of a trout, shattering the 32-year record in Utah."