Acipenser sinensis
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 451,00 kg ( 994 lb 5 oz ) |
| length: | 368 cm ( 145 inches ) |
| locality: | Yangtze River, China |
| year: | 2007 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
CNS Hubei
"other methods" world record caught in:
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other methods | + 550,00 kg | + 1213 lb | Eastchinese Sea, Yangtze River system, Yellow Sea | China, Japan | unknown |
| questionable | 1000,00 kg | 2204 lb 10 oz | Eastchinese Sea, Yangtze River system, Yellow Sea | China, Japan | unknown |
| questionable | 680,00 kg | 1499 lb 2 oz | Dongting Lake | China | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| other methods | + 400 cm | + 157 inches |
| questionable | 500 cm | 197 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 50 years |
| not verified | 100 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
