45-pound carp sets new state record in Connecticut

Rafal Wlazlo caught a 45-pound, 8-ounce common carp in Lake Lillinonah, according to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife.

News 12 Staff

Jun 5, 2025, 12:38 PM

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Talk about a catch of the day — a Newtown man has set a new state fishing record.
Rafal Wlazlo caught a 45-pound, 8-ounce common carp in Lake Lillinonah, according to Connecticut Fish and Wildlife.
The previous record was 45 pounds, 5 ounces.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says common carp typically weigh around 30 pounds.