Wallago leerii
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 70,00 kg ( 154 lb 5 oz ) |
| length: | 165 cm ( 65 inches ) |
| locality: | Mempawah River, Indonesia |
| year: | 2007 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
-
| category: | questionable record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 71,00 kg ( 156 lb 8 oz ) |
| length: | + 160 cm ( + 63 inches ) |
| locality: | Khao Laem Reservoir, Thailand |
| year: | 2015 |
record caught by:
Ms. Benchawan Thiansungnoen
,
courtesy of:
Tim Webb
comment:
not verified, according to the photo 71 kg is not realistic
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Malaysia / capital: Kuala Lumpur / 329,847 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 65,00 kg | 143 lb 5 oz | Bernam River | Malaysia | 1999 |
| other methods | 86,00 kg | 189 lb 10 oz | Borneo | Indonesia | unknown |
| questionable | ~ 120,00 kg | ~ 265 lb | unknown | Malaysia | unknown |
| questionable | 102,80 kg | 226 lb 10 oz | Tembeling River | Malaysia | 197? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 168 cm | 66 inches |
| other methods | ~ 190 cm | ~ 75 inches |
| questionable | + 200 cm | + 79 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
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
