Ictiobus bubalus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 48,08 kg ( 106 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 130 cm ( ~ 51 inches ) |
| locality: | Hawkins Reservoir, USA |
| year: | 1999 |
record caught by:
David Hanson
,
courtesy of:
Bowfishing Association of America
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
USA / capital: Washington / 9,826,675 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 39,92 kg | 88 lb 0 oz | Wylie Reservoir | USA | 1993 |
| other methods | 48,08 kg | 106 lb 0 oz | Hawkins Reservoir | USA | 1999 |
| questionable | 55,00 kg | 121 lb 4 oz | unknown | USA | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 112 cm | 44 inches |
| other methods | 130 cm | 51 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 19 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
