Huso huso
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 1224,00 kg ( 2698 lb 7 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 700 cm ( ~ 276 inches ) |
| locality: | Volga Delta, Russia |
| year: | 1922 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
-
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 1179,39 kg ( 2600 lb 2 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 700 cm ( ~ 276 inches ) |
| locality: | Caspian Sea, Russia |
| year: | 1910 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
-
comment:
no full body photo
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Kazakhstan / capital: Astana / 2,724,900 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 400,00 kg | ~ 882 lb | Ural Delta | Kazakhstan | 1998 |
| other methods | 1524,00 kg | 3359 lb 14 oz | Volga Delta | Russia | 1827 |
| questionable | 2072,00 kg | 4568 lb 0 oz | Volga Delta | Russia | 1736 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 348 cm | 137 inches |
| other methods | 732 cm | 288 inches |
| questionable | 860 cm | 339 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 127 years |
| not verified | 150 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
