Micropterus salmoides
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 11,37 kg ( 25 lb 1 oz ) |
| length: | 76 cm ( 30 inches ) |
| locality: | Dixon Lake (foul-hooked), USA |
| year: | 2006 |
record caught by:
Mac Weakley
,
courtesy of:
Mac Weakley
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
USA / capital: Washington / 9,826,675 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 11,37 kg | 25 lb 1 oz | Dixon Lake (foul-hooked) | USA | 2006 |
| rod & reel | 11,23 kg | 24 lb 12 oz | Lake Tohopekaliga | USA | 1974 |
| other methods | 12,00 kg | 26 lb 7 oz | Florida | USA | unknown |
| questionable | 15,00 kg | 33 lb 1 oz | Treasure Lake | Cuba | 19?? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 100 cm | 39 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
