Oklahoma's newest state record fish is not only a big win for the angler that landed it, but it's also a double-punch win-win for all Oklahoma anglers.

This is the Bighead Carp.

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It's an ugly little fish from Southeast Asia that was supposed to be the savior of organic waste management all along the Southern United States but has instead become the biggest threat to America's freshwater ecosystem.

They were literally introduced into settling ponds to eat poop and help transition waste water back into nature. As every story of animal importation goes, these fish quickly exploded in population and are quite literally taking over the Mississippi River system.

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As they spread, while they do provide plenty of hilarious content for creators...

They are a huge ecological drain on the ecosystems of America's biggest river system.

The new state record Bighead Carp was caught by Bryan Baker at Grand Lake. It weighs an incredible 118 pounds, 3 ounces. It's a monster.

Oddly enough, this is the second state record Bighead Carp in the last few years. The previous record carp was found bow fishing at night and the whole ordeal was caught on video.

It's worth noting that if you do happen to catch one of these ugly fish, you're not supposed to return them to the water. They're an invasive species, and while their numbers are far greater than anyone can even imagine, leaving the few you snag to die on the bank is what ODWC is asking everyone to do.

Oklahoma's Ten Best Fishing Lakes

If you know, you know. When it comes to fishing, not all lakes are equal. While you can fish and catch fish in just about every body of water in the Sooner State, there are only a handful of lakes Oklahoma anglers get serious about.

Here are the top fishing lakes in Oklahoma.

Check out Oklahoma's premier glampground getaway

If you're in need of a staycation whether it's a romantic weekend getaway or a family mini-vacation check out Oklahoma's premier glampgrounds. You'll find it in Lawton, OK. near the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge and Lake Lawtonka at 11761 N.W. Miller Road. Adventure Born Glampgrounds features some of the VERY BEST comfort camping in the Sooner State. After seeing the pictures you'll definitely want to book a stay. You can check them out on Facebook. Scroll through the gallery below for a virtual tour of this amazing site:

Oklahoma State Parks

Get out and enjoy one of Oklahoma's amazing state parks sometime. From the high desert of Black Mesa to the swampy lowlands and tall pines of Southeast Oklahoma, there's a place of recreation for everyone in the Sooner State.

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