![Madison Nackos of Spokane hoists a 24-inch Westslope cutthroat trout she hooked from Priest Lake, securing a new catch-and-release state record. The catch was recognized by Idaho Fish & Game officials as one of the state's top fish stories of 2021.](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2021/12/20/1221_Madison_Nackos_Westslope_SNP_t1170.jpeg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Madison Nackos of Spokane hoists a 24-inch Westslope cutthroat trout she hooked from Priest Lake, securing a new catch-and-release state record. The catch was recognized by Idaho Fish & Game officials as one of the state's top fish stories of 2021.
December 21, 2021
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December 30, 2021 1 a.m.
The 'biggest fish' stories of 2021
Here are the top state record-setting fish stories from this year