Hydrocynus forskahlii
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 4,00 kg ( ~ 9 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 70 cm ( ~ 28 inches ) |
| locality: | Zambezi River, Zambia |
| year: | 20?? |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
Garreth Coombes
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Zambia / capital: Lusaka / 752,618 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 4,00 kg | ~ 9 lb | Zambezi River | Zambia | 20?? |
| other methods | 15,50 kg | 34 lb 3 oz | Lake Turkana | Kenya | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 70 cm | ~ 28 inches |
| other methods | 91 cm | 36 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 10 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
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
