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Neolissochilus hexagonolepis

Copper Mahseer, Chocolate Mahseer

largest record catch captured in a picture and published

category: rod & reel record
weight: 12,40 kg ( 27 lb 5 oz )
length: ~ 120 cm ( ~ 47 inches )
locality: Subansiri River, India
year: 2024
3755_Neolissochilus_hexagonolepis_Copper_Mahseer0.jpeg
record caught by: Maxim Philippov , courtesy of: baikalrafting.com
category: questionable record
weight: + 30,00 kg ( + 66 lb )
length: + 130 cm ( + 51 inches )
locality: Brahmaputra River system, India
year: 2015
3756_Neolissochilus_hexagonolepis_Copper_Mahseer0.jpeg
record caught by: unknown, courtesy of: Takap Tagri
comment: species unclear, maybe hybrid

"rod & reel" world record caught in:
India / capital: New Delhi / 3,287,263 sq km

India

RECORD WEIGHT

category metric english waters country year
rod & reel 12,40 kg 27 lb 5 oz Subansiri River India 2024
questionable + 30,00 kg + 66 lb Brahmaputra River system India 2015

RECORD LENGTH

category metric english
rod & reel ~ 120 cm ~ 47 inches
other methods 120 cm 47 inches
questionable + 130 cm + 51 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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