Scaphirhynchus albus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 30,00 kg ( 66 lb 2 oz ) |
| length: | + 150 cm ( + 59 inches ) |
| locality: | Missouri River, USA |
| year: | 2012 |
record caught by:
Landon D. Holte, John Hunziker
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courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
USA / capital: Washington / 9,826,675 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 27,22 kg | 60 lb 0 oz | Yellowstone River | USA | 1979 |
| other methods | 45,00 kg | 99 lb 3 oz | Mississippi-Missouri-River system | USA | unknown |
| questionable | 130,00 kg | 286 lb 10 oz | Mississippi-Missouri-River system | USA | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 150 cm | ~ 59 inches |
| other methods | 200 cm | 79 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 73 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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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
