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TWRA: Roane Co. fisherman catches 51 pound catfish in Watts Bar

A Roane County wildlife officer snapped a photo of two happy fisherman with one catching a 51 pound catfish out of Watts Bar Lake in Roane County on Wednesday.
Courtesy of Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A Roane County wildlife officer snapped a photo of two fishermen who caught a couple of catfish out of Watts Bar Lake in Roane County on Wednesday.

According to a Facebook post from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, two men caught very large catfish from Watts Bar Lake. Greg Capps reeled in a 31 pound catfish, and Matt Girman caught a 51 pound catfish.

The Facebook post has received a bit of traction on social media and has been shared more than 500 times since Saturday.

Both fishermen were very happy about their catches!

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