Salvelinus namaycush
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 46,37 kg ( 102 lb 4 oz ) |
| length: | 126 cm ( 50 inches ) |
| locality: | Lake Athabasca, Canada |
| year: | 1961 |
record caught by:
Orton Flett
,
courtesy of:
-
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Canada / capital: Ottawa / 9,984,670 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 39,46 kg | 87 lb 0 oz | Bennett Lake | Canada | 1906 |
| other methods | 46,37 kg | 102 lb 4 oz | Lake Athabasca | Canada | 1961 |
| rod & reel? | 46,27 kg | 102 lb 0 oz | Great Bear Lake | Canada | 19?? |
| questionable | + 60,00 kg | + 132 lb | unknown | Canada | unknown |
| questionable | 54,50 kg | 120 lb 2 oz | Lake Michigan | USA | unknown |
| questionable | 54,43 kg | 120 lb 0 oz | Lake Huron | Canada | 1836 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 150 cm | 59 inches |
| other methods | 183 cm | 72 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | + 60 years |
| not verified | 150 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
