Distichodus brevipinnis
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 13,00 kg ( 28 lb 11 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 75 cm ( ~ 30 inches ) |
| locality: | Volta Reservoir, Ghana |
| year: | 2020 |
record caught by:
Marc Towers
,
courtesy of:
Marc Towers
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Ghana / capital: Accra / 238,533 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 13,00 kg | 28 lb 11 oz | Volta Reservoir | Ghana | 2020 |
| other methods | + 20,00 kg | + 44 lb | Volta Reservoir | Ghana | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 75 cm | ~ 30 inches |
| other methods | ~ 100 cm | ~ 39 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| no documented record |
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
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
