Pangasius mekongensis
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 8,94 kg ( 19 lb 11 oz ) |
| length: | 85 cm ( 33 inches ) |
| locality: | Mekong River system, Laos |
| year: | 2010 |
record caught by:
Dale C. Fischer
,
courtesy of:
Fishing Adventures Thailand
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Laos / capital: Vientiane / 236,800 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 8,94 kg | 19 lb 11 oz | Mekong River system | Laos | 2010 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 85 cm | 33 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
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
