Ictalurus furcatus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 68,04 kg ( 150 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 165 cm ( ~ 65 inches ) |
| locality: | Kansas River, USA |
| year: | 1910 |
record caught by:
Doug Smith
,
courtesy of:
-
| category: | questionable record |
|---|---|
| weight: | + 68,00 kg ( + 150 lb ) |
| length: | + 165 cm ( + 65 inches ) |
| locality: | Mississippi River, USA |
| year: | 2007 |
record caught by:
John Summers
,
courtesy of:
-
comment:
released without measurement, possible rod & reel world record
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
USA / capital: Washington / 9,826,675 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 64,86 kg | 143 lb 0 oz | John H. Kerr Reservoir | USA | 2011 |
| other methods | 68,04 kg | 150 lb 0 oz | Kansas River | USA | 1910 |
| other methods | = 68,04 kg | = 150 lb 0 oz | Mississippi River | USA | 1879 |
| questionable | 181,44 kg | 400 lb 0 oz | Mississippi River | USA | 18?? |
| questionable | + 110,00 kg | + 243 lb | Missouri River | USA | 18?? |
| questionable | 90,72 kg | 200 lb 0 oz | Kansas River | USA | 19?? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 157 cm | 62 inches |
| other methods | 165 cm | 65 inches |
| questionable | 274 cm | 108 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 25 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
