Anguilla anguilla
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 7,00 kg ( 15 lb 7 oz ) |
| length: | 135 cm ( 53 inches ) |
| locality: | Markermeer, Netherlands |
| year: | 1996 |
record caught by:
Jan Keijzer
,
courtesy of:
ANP
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Czech Republic / capital: Prague / 78,867 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 7,00 kg | 15 lb 7 oz | Orlik Reservoir | Czech Republic | 1987 |
| other methods | 8,25 kg | 18 lb 3 oz | Cuckmere River | United Kingdom | 192? |
| questionable | 14,00 kg | 30 lb 14 oz | unknown | Europe | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 144 cm | 57 inches |
| other methods | 152 cm | 60 inches |
| questionable | 200 cm | 79 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 88 years |
explanation:
- rod & reel:
- sport fishing record with rod & reel
- other methods:
- records by other methods (net, hand line, spear, bow fishing etc.)
- rod & reel?:
- unclear if the fish was caught with rod & reel
- questionable:
- records based on anecdotal reports, verification not possible
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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
