MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Russ Griffin of Manahawkin made his way onto the state spearfishing record fish list by landing a new state record Sheepshead on September 20, while free diving off Long Beach Island.
The fish weighed 12 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 26 inches in length with a girth of 22.5 inches. It is the first record fish to be caught for this category.