35-40 pound carp caught in Chicago River goes viral | ChicagoNOW

A Chicago man with a penchant for fishing got a big catch in an unexpected play, the Chicago River near McClurg Court! Danny Vivar caught a 35-40 pound giant carp on Saturday night, reeling it up with a crowd of onlookers cheering him on. He didn't keep it, though; he released his catch back into the river.