Polyodon spathula
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 74,39 kg ( 164 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | 208 cm ( 82 inches ) |
| locality: | Keystone Reservoir, USA |
| year: | 2021 |
record caught by:
Grant Rader (left)
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courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
USA / capital: Washington / 9,826,675 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 65,32 kg | 144 lb 0 oz | Atchison Watershed Dam no. 7 | USA | 2004 |
| other methods | 93,44 kg | 206 lb 0 oz | Cumberland Reservoir | USA | 196? |
| questionable | 181,44 kg | 400 lb 0 oz | Mississippi-Missouri-River system | USA | 18?? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 210 cm | 83 inches |
| other methods | 224 cm | 88 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 55 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
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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
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- verified by the IGFA
