In 2007, North Dakota biologists tagged an 87-pound paddlefish; 18 years later, an angler caught the same fish weighing 98 pounds
- Representative Image (Canva)A paddlefish tagged by North Dakota fisheries biologists in 2007 has provided an extraordinary glimpse into the longevity and growth of one of North America's oldest fish species.
- As detailed in the North Dakota Outdoors magazine published by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the fish was originally recorded at 87 pounds before being released into Lake Sakakawea.
- Eighteen years later, during the 2025 paddlefish snagging season, an angler caught the very same fish upstream of Williston.
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- Representative Image (Canva)A paddlefish tagged by North Dakota fisheries biologists in 2007 has provided an extraordinary glimpse into the longevity and growth of one of North America's oldest fish species.
- As detailed in the North Dakota Outdoors magazine published by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the fish was originally recorded at 87 pounds before being released into Lake Sakakawea.
- Eighteen years later, during the 2025 paddlefish snagging season, an angler caught the very same fish upstream of Williston.
Sources: Times of India