Minnesota Master Angler - Brian Hoium

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Brian Hoium did, on May 14, 2016, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 69" / 97 lb Sturgeon - Lake and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.

Fish Catch Details

  • Angler Name: Brian Hoium
  • Angler Home: Plymouth, MINNESOTA
  • Date of Catch: May 14, 2016
  • County: Aitkin
  • Lake/River: Rainy River
  • Species: Sturgeon - Lake
  • Size: 69" / 97 lb
  • Catch Was: Released
  • Catch Story: After a couple days of getting my butt kicked by my girlfriend who had caught 3 big sturgeon over 60 inches, I finally caught this 69 inch lake sturgeon. After a long struggle that involved the fish swimming around the anchor rope several times and a few failed attempts to land the fish at boat side we finally got the fish in the boat for a quick picture before releasing the fish to grow even bigger.
  • Witness Name: Jaimee Hoefert
  • Witness Home: Boulder, CO

Official Certificate

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