The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced a new record at one of the state’s lakes. Don Barnes caught a 2.25-pound crappie at Simpson County Lake, setting a new lake record.
The department encouraged anglers to visit other state lakes for fishing opportunities. A list of lakes is available on the department’s website.
Officials did not specify the previous record or additional details about the catch. The department continues to promote fishing at Mississippi’s public lakes and reservoirs.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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