Steve Killian, superintendent of Cooper Lake State Park, says a fisherman recently. set a new rod-and-reelrecord for the lake by catching a 55.33 pound flathead catfish. Steve says fishing at the lake has been good in general lately. Texas Parks and Wildlife warns that drownings are up 30% this year, and Steve offers tips on safe swimming.
Big Catfish Breaks Cooper Lake Rod & Reel Record
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