Pangasius pangasius
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 25,00 kg ( 55 lb 2 oz ) |
| length: | + 120 cm ( + 47 inches ) |
| locality: | Padma River, Bangladesh |
| year: | 2026 |
record caught by:
Ershad Sheikh
,
courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
India / capital: New Delhi / 3,287,263 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 7,00 kg | ~ 15 lb | Periyar River | India | 2011 |
| other methods | 208,00 kg | 458 lb 9 oz | Brahmaputra River system | India | 1996 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 80 cm | ~ 32 inches |
| other methods | + 300 cm | + 118 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 72 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
- *
- verified by the IGFA
