Minnesota Master Angler - James Melson
James Melson did, on January 7, 2020, caught and Harvested by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 40" / 18 lb 7 oz Burbot (Eelpout) and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: James Melson
- Angler Home: Cottage Grove, MN
- Date of Catch: January 7, 2020
- County: Lake of the Woods
- Lake/River: Lake of the Woods
- Species: Burbot (Eelpout)
- Size: 40" / 18 lb 7 oz
- Catch Was: Harvested
- Catch Story: Fishing for walleyes, burbot was caught on 6lb. test in 31 ft. of water off Wheelers Point on Lake of the Woods.
- Witness Name: Stephanie Paredes
- Witness Home: St Paul Park, MN