30-pound Koi fish, non-native to Texas, caught in Lady Bird Lake by a woman fishing in Austin.

A woman fishing in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, reeled in a 30-pound Koi fish, an uncommon catch for the lake. Callie White had spent about an hour fishing when her line started to jerk, leading her to reel in the brightly colored Koi fish, which is part of the carp family but not native to Texas. While some speculate the fish may have been released from a nearby pond, the exact origin of the fish remains unknown.

April 26, 2024
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