Esox lucius
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 30,50 kg ( 67 lb 4 oz ) |
| length: | 146 cm ( 57 inches ) |
| locality: | gravel pit near Dannstadt, Germany |
| year: | 1983 |
record caught by:
Arno Wilhelm
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courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
United Kingdom / capital: London / 243,610 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 32,66 kg | 72 lb 0 oz | Lake Ken | United Kingdom | 1774 |
| other methods | 35,01 kg | 77 lb 3 oz | Ilman Lake | Russia | 1931 |
| dead found | ~ 36,30 kg | ~ 80 lb | Shannon River | Ireland | 1926 |
| questionable | + 40,00 kg | + 88 lb | unknown | Ireland | 18?? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 155 cm | 61 inches |
| dead found | 169 cm | 67 inches |
| questionable | + 175 cm | + 69 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 80 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
