Where to find certified scales for weighing fish?

  • Kevin Rhodes
    Posts: 2
    July 1, 2023 at 8:33 am #2211498

    We were out yesterday on Leech and may have caught a state record rock bass while Lindy rigging to walleye. It’s 13” long, which puts it in the record zone. We’ve kept it alive off the dock and are hoping to find a certified scale to have it weighed. Does anyone know where to go in the Walker area for an official fish weight?

    shefland
    Walker
    Posts: 447
    July 1, 2023 at 8:55 am #2211501

    maybe super one grocery in walker, meat department? not sure will be interesting, good luck

    jbg1219
    NW Iowa
    Posts: 638
    July 1, 2023 at 8:56 am #2211502

    I believe Shrivers has one, or could at least tell you who does.

    lunker2
    Posts: 8
    July 1, 2023 at 10:11 am #2211508

    That beats the 12″ I just caught up there.

    Huntindave
    Shell Rock Iowa
    Posts: 2957
    July 1, 2023 at 11:07 am #2211513

    Call the local DNR officer, not only will he be able to direct you to a certified scale he can also verify the species and other details needed to claim the record. Congrats

    Walker area (218) 552-2330

    Ripjiggen
    Posts: 10511
    July 1, 2023 at 11:42 am #2211518

    Call or stop at reeds. I’m sure they could help.

    gimruis
    Plymouth, MN
    Posts: 14819
    July 1, 2023 at 4:22 pm #2211550

    A post office, UPS Store, or FedEx Express should all have a certified scale. I believe the most recent state record muskie by weight from Mille Lacs was weighed at a UPS Store.

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