"Monster" Fish Caught By US Fisherman Leaves Internet Stunned

The fish was released after being caught by Joe Rivas. It was measured at around 42-inches.

A US fisherman has shocked social media users by catching an enormous tiger muskie in Connecticut's Lake Lillinonah. 

Taking to Facebook, the Connecticut Fish and Wildlife shared an image of the giant fish. The caption of the post read, “How is your summer fishing going?! Thanks to Joe for sharing this photo of an impressive tiger muskie he recently caught. The tiger muskie is a cross between a northern pike and a muskellunge.”

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