A world record snapping turtle that weighs 200 pounds was trapped in Texas waters which caught many people’s attention. It happened on April 6, 2024 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, which is a popular fishing spot. Since May 6, 2024, news stories have started to come out about the unexpected size of the alligator snapping turtle. This world’s biggest snapping turtle catch showed the ecological changes resulting, and caught nature lovers’ attention. 200 lb Snapping Turtle Texas Catch: An Amazing Record The expedition began with Captain Kirk Kirkland, with a guide who is veteran angler Art Weston. They were looking to capture large fish and ended up catching this giant alligator snapping turtle.  “Art hooked something about noon while fishing for gar using a large chunk of carp for bait,” Kirkland recalled.  “I figured it was a turtle for the unusual way it fought. It took Art about 30 minutes to bring the turtle up, and it wasn’t very happy.”  Art Weston from Kentucky is already known for large catches. During this 200 lb snapping turtle Texas catch in Sam Rayburn, they felt a great tug on their line. “When the turtle took the bait, Kirk had a good idea it