posted on: August 5, 2019

Nice Catch, Brooke!

Type: Chesapeake
Region: Southern
Location: Chesapeake Bay

<p>Brooke Cooper, 6 years old caught a white perch on July 26, 2019 in the mouth of the Wicomico and Potomac Rivers. The fish measured 13.5 inches and weighed 1.33lb. </p><p> Brooke caught the fish completely on her own. She baited the hook, cast the line, set the hook and fought the fish. This was a special time for her.</p> <p>Brooke received a FishMaryland certificate for this catch. Congratulations!</p> <p>To see if your catch might be eligaible for a certificate and to find out how to submit it for consideration visit <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/FishMaryland.aspx">dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/FishMaryland.aspx</a></p>