Anguilla japonica
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 3,00 kg ( 6 lb 10 oz ) |
| length: | 120 cm ( 47 inches ) |
| locality: | fish pond on Honshu, Japan |
| year: | 2010 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
Sugiyama Hideki
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
South Korea / capital: Seoul / 99,720 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 4,00 kg | ~ 9 lb | Soyang Lake | South Korea | 1999 |
| other methods | 6,13 kg | 13 lb 8 oz | unknown | China, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 126 cm | 50 inches |
| other methods | 150 cm | 59 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 31 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
