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Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

largest record catch captured in a picture and published

category: other methods record
weight: 63,45 kg ( 139 lb 14 oz )
length: 175 cm ( 69 inches )
locality: Arkansas River, USA
year: 1982
1773_Flathead Catfish_Pylodictis olivaris.jpg
record caught by: Mackey and Bruce Sayre , courtesy of: -
category: questionable record
weight: 71,21 kg ( 157 lb 0 oz )
length: + 170 cm ( + 67 inches )
locality: Trinity River, USA
year: 19??
2887_Donnie Ponder_Flathead Catfish_Pylodictis olivaris.jpg
record caught by: unknown, courtesy of: Donnie Ponder
comment: not verified, maybe world record

"rod & reel" world record caught in:
USA / capital: Washington / 9,826,675 sq km

USA

RECORD WEIGHT

category metric english waters country year
rod & reel * 55,79 kg 123 lb 0 oz Elk City Reservoir USA 1998
other methods 63,45 kg 139 lb 14 oz Arkansas River USA 1982
questionable + 72,50 kg + 160 lb White River USA 192?
questionable 71,21 kg 157 lb 0 oz Trinity River USA 19??
questionable + 63,50 kg + 140 lb Kansas River USA 19??

RECORD LENGTH

category metric english
rod & reel 155 cm 61 inches
other methods 175 cm 69 inches

RECORD AGE

category age
verified 50 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
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