GALLATIN, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A Madison man has set the new state record for tilapia caught in Tennessee waters.
According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), Gary Phelps caught the 7 pounds, 6.6 ounces fish near the Gallatin Steam Plant.
He stopped by the Nashville TWRA office this week to have his catch certified.
Congratulations, Gary!
Here's a little video of Gary Phelps talking about his experience catching the state record tilapia! #tntrophyroom #tnwildlife #staterecord pic.twitter.com/1VtE4TdZud
— TWRA (@tnwildlife) November 28, 2017