Labeobarbus trachypterus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 3,00 kg ( ~ 7 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 55 cm ( ~ 22 inches ) |
| locality: | Lukulu River, Zambia |
| year: | 2011 |
record caught by:
Richard Peel
,
courtesy of:
Carl Huchzermeyer
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Zambia / capital: Lusaka / 752,618 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 3,00 kg | ~ 7 lb | Lukulu River | Zambia | 2011 |
| other methods | 15,00 kg | 33 lb 1 oz | Lake Bangweulu, Lake Mweru, Luapula River | DR Congo, Zambia | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 55 cm | ~ 22 inches |
| other methods | ~ 105 cm | ~ 41 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
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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
