On June 8, Bill Proulx of Ashford, CT set the new state record for summer flounder, more commonly known as fluke. The 15.3-pound, 32.6-inch fish surpassed the previous state record set in 2019—a 14 pound, 13-ounce fluke measuring 31.5 inches— by mere ounces and inches.

Double-digit fluke, referred to as “doormats” by envious bottom fishermen, are considered a trophy fish and with a girth of 26.4 inches, this doormat wasn’t all that flat. Its girth measured only 6 inches less than the entire length of the fish, which was caught in Niantic Bay.

Congratulations Bill!

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