Maccullochella peelii
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 47,63 kg ( 105 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 140 cm ( ~ 55 inches ) |
| locality: | Murray River, Australia |
| year: | 1911 |
record caught by:
August Benjamin Schwarz
,
courtesy of:
-
| category: | questionable record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 56,25 kg ( 124 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | + 140 cm ( + 55 inches ) |
| locality: | Barr Creek, Australia |
| year: | 1939 |
record caught by:
Eddie and Mick Ashton
,
courtesy of:
Mick Ashton
comment:
indicated weight seems to be exaggerated
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Australia / capital: Canberra / 7,741,220 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 50,40 kg | 111 lb 2 oz | Murray River | Australia | 19?? |
| other methods | 113,60 kg | 250 lb 7 oz | Barwon River | Australia | 1902 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 135 cm | 53 inches |
| other methods | 183 cm | 72 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 60 years |
| not verified | 100 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
