Author: Ric Federighi

The DNR has announced the award winners for the 2023 fish of the year.Each year, anglers from across the state submit their largest hook-and-line catches from Indiana waters hoping to top the list for their species.Winning entries for Fish of the Year are determined by the total length of the fish. Contestants are required to submit information about their fish, including where they caught it and the bait they used. They must also include a photo documenting the measured length of the fish.Below is a list of local fish of the year caught:Species Length (inches) Location (County) AnglerBluegill 11.0 Lake…