A striper fisherman unknowingly snagged the new state-record paddlefish on Arkansas' Beaver Lake.⁠ ⁠ The 31,000-acre Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas has been a top bass, crappie, and striper fishing spot for generations. The lake is known for its hot action for heavyweight striped bass, and big linesiders were the goal for fishing buddies Mike Schleeper and Tom Mayberry of Garfield, Arkansas, when they set out shortly after dawn Saturday. While trolling slowly in the lower lake in 30 feet of water, Schleeper got a hit on the minnow that turned out to be a 127 pound paddlefish.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #fishing #fishingtrip #fishingseason #outdoors #fish #paddlefish #arkansas #beaverlake #nature #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: agfcfisheriesdivision⁠ Story by: Bob McNally