The record fish measured 36 ¼ inches long and 24 ⅞ inches in girth. To qualify for a North Carolina freshwater fish state record , anglers must catch the fish by rod and reel or cane pole.

North Carolina health officials have recommended limits on eating certain freshwater fish from the Cape Fear River. "Forever chemicals" were found in all species that were tested.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man from North Carolina recently landed the state record for catching the largest channel catfish. Justin Hall, of Reidsville, has been fishing a farm pond near his ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man from North Carolina recently landed the state record for catching the largest channel catfish. Justin Hall, of Reidsville, has been fishing a farm pond ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man from North Carolina recently landed the state record for catching the largest channel catfish. Justin Hall, of Reidsville, has been fishing a farm pond ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man from North Carolina recently landed the state record for catching the largest channel catfish. Justin Hall, of Reidsville, has been fishing a farm pond near his ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man from North Carolina recently landed the state record for catching the largest channel catfish. Justin Hall, of Reidsville, has been fishing a farm pond ...