New York just had its fourth record breaking fish of 2025, per the N.Y. DEC.

On November 23, 2025, Yongfeng Tian of Brooklyn reeled in a 3 lb. 4 oz. white perch from Cross River Reservoir in Westchester County. The fish measured over 15 inches and was caught while jigging in 25 feet of water. This latest state record is especially exciting as the last time the white perch record was broken was back in 1991! Mr. Tian’s catch edged out the previous record caught from Lake Oscaletta by 3 ounces. Congratulations Yongfeng!

State records are part of DEC’s Angler Achievement Awards Program. Visit the webpage to learn how to enter an award-winning or state record catch!