Fishing off Grand Isle David Prevost broke the state tarpon record last week
According to the news appeared on aFacebook page, the fish weighed 246.1 pounds - 111 kilo. Prevost was helped by Jeff DeBlieux that gaffed the fish.
The previous state-record was a 230 pounder caught by Thomas Gibson in the West Delta blocks back in August 1993.
Schouest also holds the state's No. 3 position with a 228.81 pounder he caught in September 2013.
To be official state record, Prevost's fish must be certified by the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association.
