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catfishes over 50 kg

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Native range continent: North America

Ictalurus furcatus is listed in the freshwater record catalogue (catfishes over 50 kg).

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Record photograph for Ictalurus furcatus
caught by Doug Smith · caught by Doug Smith · Record catch photograph

Record claims

Within the current result set, documented rod-and-reel weights are preferred, then documented unknown-method weights, then other methods, then found-dead. Length is used only when no weight exists; age only when neither weight nor length exists. Questionable claims appear only if nothing documented remains. Ties prefer the larger value, then exact over approximate/over, then the newer year.

Other methods Documented

68,04 kg · ~ 165 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Other methods
Year
1910
Place
Kansas River · USA · North America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Ictalurus furcatus
caught by Doug Smith · caught by Doug Smith · Record catch photo
Questionable Questionable

+ 68 kg · + 165 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Method unknown
Year
2007
Place
Mississippi River · USA · North America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Ictalurus furcatus
caught by John Summers · caught by John Summers · Record catch photo

released without measurement, possible rod & reel world record

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