Mylopharyngodon piceus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 85,00 kg ( ~ 187 lb ) |
| length: | 174 cm ( 69 inches ) |
| locality: | lake, China |
| year: | 2019 |
record caught by:
Richard Johnson
,
courtesy of:
Prologic
comment:
weight only estimated, possible rod & reel record
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 114,00 kg ( 251 lb 5 oz ) |
| length: | 176 cm ( 69 inches ) |
| locality: | Jinniushan Reservoir, China |
| year: | 2005 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
-
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
China / capital: Beijing / 9,596,961 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 73,50 kg | 162 lb 1 oz | reservoir near Mingguang, Anhui Province | China | 2004 |
| other methods | 114,00 kg | 251 lb 5 oz | Jinniushan Reservoir | China | 2005 |
| questionable | + 150,00 kg | + 331 lb | Jinniushan Reservoir | China | 19?? |
| questionable | + 150,00 kg | + 331 lb | Yangtze River | China | 2015 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 180 cm | 71 inches |
| other methods | 192 cm | 76 inches |
| questionable | 220 cm | 87 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 44 years |
| not verified | 70 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
