Minnesota Master Angler - David Koenig-Roy
David Koenig-Roy did, on June 10, 2013, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 26" Bowfin and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: David Koenig-Roy
- Angler Home: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Date of Catch: June 10, 2013
- County: Hennepin
- Lake/River: Mississippi River / Minnehaha Park
- Species: Bowfin
- Size: 26"
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: I was fishing the mouth of the Minnehaha Park Creek, where it meets the Mississippi River. I was using a night crawler and was bottom fishing for Catfish, when I had this on my line. It's my first Bowfin and sure put up a nice fight. The park security seen this fish and they said they have never seen it there before, I have to say it was an exciting catch.
- Witness Name: Lorissa White
- Witness Home: St Louis Park, Minnesota