Minnesota Master Angler - Gregory Neely
Gregory Neely did, on March 3, 2015, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 35" / 10 lb 1 oz Burbot (Eelpout) and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Gregory Neely
- Angler Home: Sioux Falls, SD
- Date of Catch: March 3, 2015
- County: Lake of the Woods
- Lake/River: Lake of the Woods
- Species: Burbot (Eelpout)
- Size: 35" / 10 lb 1 oz
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: I had a HUGE hit and set the hook with great pleasure. Reeling it in I anticipated a nice sized walleye and thinking "how am I gonna get this through the hole?". Everyone in our fishhouse came to help me land it. As the fish came through the hole, realizing it was an Eelpout, I looked around and realized there was no one left to help me land it.
- Witness Name: Chris Nelson
- Witness Home: Sioux Falls, SD
Official Certificate
