Lafayette angler catches potential world record mangrove snapper out of Cocodrie - Louisiana Sportsman
--> A Lafayette angler landed a certified 18. 63-pound mangrove snapper out of Cocodrie on Wednesday — a fish that, pending official certification, would easily become the new No. 1 mangrove in the state — and potentially the world. According to the International Game Fish Association’s website, Tim Champagne caught the monster mangrove Wednesday fishing out of Cocodrie on a live croaker. If ultimately approved by the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association , which maintains official records for the state, Champagne’s catch would rocket into the top spot, easily topping a 14. 36-pounder caught by Michael W. Lorio Sr. in the West... on June 14, 1992. In an email to Louisiana Sportsman, Champagne said the fish was certified by a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist on Wednesday. Source: www.louisianasportsman.com
