Acipenser oxyrinchus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 163,29 kg ( 360 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 230 cm ( ~ 91 inches ) |
| locality: | Cahaba River, USA |
| year: | 1941 |
record caught by:
L. W. Price
,
courtesy of:
Randall Haddock
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Germany / capital: Berlin / 357,022 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 100,00 kg | ~ 221 lb | Oder River | Germany | 2016 |
| other methods | 368,00 kg | 811 lb 5 oz | Middle Island near estuary of St.John River | Canada | 1924 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | + 200 cm | + 79 inches |
| other methods | + 459 cm | + 181 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 60 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
