Heterotis niloticus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 6,80 kg ( 15 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 100 cm ( ~ 39 inches ) |
| locality: | fishing lake Pattaya, Thailand |
| year: | 2019 |
record caught by:
Kevin Murphy
,
courtesy of:
Hookers Fishing Lake Pattaya
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Thailand / capital: Bangkok / 513,120 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 6,80 kg | 15 lb 0 oz | fishing lake Pattaya | Thailand | 2019 |
| other methods | 10,20 kg | 22 lb 8 oz | Kainji Reservoir | Nigeria | 19?? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 100 cm | ~ 39 inches |
| other methods | ~ 110 cm | ~ 43 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 7 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
