Lates japonicus
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Japan / capital: Tokyo / 377,915 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 39,00 kg | 86 lb 0 oz | Urado Bay | Japan | 2016 |
| other methods | ~ 50,00 kg | ~ 110 lb | southeastern coast of Japan | Japan | unknown |
| questionable | 206,00 kg | 454 lb 2 oz | Hitotsuba River | Japan | 1878 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 138 cm | 54 inches |
| other methods | 150 cm | 59 inches |
| questionable | 210 cm | 83 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
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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
