CMR certifies state record for Yellowfin Tuna

BILOXI, Miss. – The state Commission on Marine Resources certified a state fishing
record at their April meeting on Tuesday.

Michael McElroy III, of Hattiesburg set a new state record for Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus
albacares) with a fish weighing 236 pounds, 9.6 ounces using conventional tackle.

The previous record was held by Robert Landingham with a fish weighing 205 pounds,
12.8 ounces set June 9, 2001.