Oreochromis andersonii
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 4,71 kg ( 10 lb 6 oz ) |
| length: | 57 cm ( 22 inches ) |
| locality: | Zambezi River, Zambia |
| year: | 1998 |
record caught by:
Ben Van Wyk
,
courtesy of:
-
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Zambia / capital: Lusaka / 752,618 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 4,71 kg | 10 lb 6 oz | Zambezi River | Zambia | 1998 |
| other methods | + 5,00 kg | + 11 lb | Zambezi River | Zambia | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 61 cm | 24 inches |
| other methods | ~ 65 cm | ~ 26 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 13 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
