Lota lota
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 11,92 kg ( 26 lb 4 oz ) |
| length: | 116 cm ( 46 inches ) |
| locality: | mouth of Vodla River, Russia |
| year: | 2004 |
record caught by:
Vladimir Smolennikov
,
courtesy of:
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| category: | rod & reel? record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 15,42 kg ( 34 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 110 cm ( ~ 43 inches ) |
| locality: | Windermere Lake, Canada |
| year: | 1923 |
record caught by:
Ms. Nellie Richardson
,
courtesy of:
Ede Family Collection
comment:
indicated weight of 34 lb seems to be exaggerated
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Canada / capital: Ottawa / 9,984,670 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 11,40 kg | 25 lb 2 oz | Diefenbaker Reservoir | Canada | 2010 |
| other methods | 32,00 kg | 70 lb 9 oz | Lake Irtyash | Russia | 1860 |
| rod & reel? | 27,22 kg | 60 lb 0 oz | Alaska | USA | 1870 |
| questionable | 36,00 kg | 79 lb 6 oz | Irtysh River | Russia | unknown |
| questionable | 34,00 kg | 74 lb 15 oz | Taymyra River | Russia | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 114 cm | 45 inches |
| other methods | 152 cm | 60 inches |
| questionable | 180 cm | 71 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 24 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
