Connecticut crowned a new freshwater heavyweight champion after Rafal Wlazlo landed a massive 45-pound 8-ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah on May 25.⁠ ⁠ The fish not only broke the state record for carp, but it also stands as the largest freshwater fish ever recorded in Connecticut history, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The enormous fish broke the previous state record carp by three ounces. That carp was pulled from the same body of water last year by Brian Santos and weighed 45 pounds 5 ounces.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #fishing #fishingtrip #fishingseason #carp #carpfishing #commoncarp #connecticut #outdoors #conservation #fish #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection⁠ Story by: alicejoneswebb