A West Virginia angler just broke afish recordin the Mountain State. Jerry Porter of Harts, West Virginia, caught a black crappie while fishing atEast Lynn Lakein Wayne County. Porter reeled in the 17.7-inch fish that weighed in at 3.6-pounds, according to the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR). Lucky Anglers Break Two State Fishing Records On Same Day: 'Dedication And Passion' The sunfish was caught on a minnow-tipped jig on a 6-pound test line. The previous black crappie state record was a 3.15-pound, 17.76-inch fish caught in 2024. Read On The Fox News App Black crappies stretch 10.8 inches on average, with the heaviest ever reported at six pounds, according to the U.S.Fish & WildlifeServices (FWS). Click Here To Sign Up For Our Lifestyle Newsletter The fishare commonly found in freshwater lakes, often traveling in schools while swimming in clear water, according to FWS. Porter's record marks the third state record shattered so far in 2025. For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle Two West Virginia fishermen recently broke state records while reeling in their catches on the same day in April. Jason Floyd caught a 24.57-inch, 5.75-pound redhorse sucker, according to the WVDNR and as previously reported by Fox News Digital. John Plott caught a hefty 12.44-inch, 1.60-pound redear sunfish, marking his second record-breaking catch of the species. In order to fish in West Virginia, anglers over the age of 14 must obtain a state fishing license. Original article source:Angler shatters previous fish state record by reeling in black crappie