Research Team Lands Massive Atlantic Halibut During Ice Fishing Study in Quebec
A team of six researchers captured an exceptionally large Atlantic halibut weighing 244 pounds while conducting a population study in a frozen Quebec fjord. The effort required over two hours to bring the fish to the surface through the ice. This catch represents a significant specimen for scientific research on halibut populations in the region.
Key facts
- Six researchers participated in the capture
- The Atlantic halibut weighed 244 pounds
- The catch took place in a frozen fjord in Quebec
- The effort lasted more than two hours
- The activity was part of a halibut population research project
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Locations
- Quebec