According to a report in Friday's Chattanoogan newspaper, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed the 15-03 largemouth bass caught by Gabe Keen at Lake Chickamauga on Feb. 13 will stand as the state record, breaking the previous mark which was set more than 60 years ago.
Bobby Wilson, TWRA Fisheries Division chief, called the catch a highlight in his career which has spanned 35 years with the TWRA.
“Largemouth bass are the most sought-after species in the state and to break a record which has stood so long for such a popular species is pretty incredible,” he said.
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