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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that angler John Burke of Crestwood set the first fishing record for 2015 with a 1-lb.14-oz. gizzard shad measuring 17 inches caught by pole and line on Feb. 1 from Jefferson Lake in St. Louis. The previous pole-and-line record for gizzard shad was 1 lb. 6 oz. set in 2001.
For more on state-record fish, visit the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov/node/2476.
The Missouri Conservation Commission met Feb. 19 and 20 at Conservation Department Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Commissioners present were:
PRESENTATIONS
The Commission received the following presentations:
