Channa argus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 9,04 kg ( 19 lb 15 oz ) |
| length: | 100 cm ( 39 inches ) |
| locality: | Yongpung Reservoir, North Korea |
| year: | 2005 |
record caught by:
Kim Jong-eun
,
courtesy of:
Myeong-Hwa Jung
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
North Korea / capital: Pyongyang / 120,538 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 9,04 kg | 19 lb 15 oz | Yongpung Reservoir | North Korea | 2005 |
| other methods | 9,03 kg | 19 lb 15 oz | Mattawoman Creek | USA | 2018 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 101 cm | 40 inches |
| questionable | 150 cm | 59 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| no documented record |
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
