Record #:

9456

Author(s):

Crew, John

Abstract:

While the average size of a sheepshead in North Carolina is between two and one-half to four pounds, the state record is sixteen pounds and eight ounces. This fish was caught in the Cape Fear River in 1969. A sheepshead is tough to hook, fights like crazy, is hard to get into the boat, but is superb on the table. Crew discusses where, when, and how to fish for it.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 41 Issue 5, May 1977, p10-11, 27, il

Subject(s):

Freshwater drum