Record 9 Foot 7 Inch Sturgeon Caught In Idaho

A brand new record release and catch white sturgeon has just been caught in the Snake River in Hells Canyon.

Kirk Fairchild, Seamus Fairchild, Lawaine Fairchild, and Homer Brown reeled in this 117 inch long sturgeon on August 16.  The record they beat was 113.5 inches.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game just started releasing fishing records this year.  To see more click HERE.