KANSAS (KOAM) - Daniel Mayer of Agency, Mo., has set a new Kansas state record by catching a massive blue catfish on the Missouri River.
On May 15, 2025, Mayer landed a 121.1-pound blue catfish measuring 59.75 inches, surpassing the previous state record of 102.8 pounds set in 2012 by Robert Stanley of Olathe. Mayer caught the fish using a rod and reel with common carp as bait.
“I offer our sincere congratulations to Daniel on his catch,” said Christopher Kennedy, secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. “Landing a fish of this caliber is no easy feat. I’m also proud of our Fisheries division and the work they do to sustain healthy fish populations across the state so that every Kansan has opportunities to fish.”…