Jan 18, 2019 · Experts believe that this monster Mekong giant catfish is not only the largest catfish ever caught in the world, but the largest freshwater fish ever recorded. In addition to weighing nearly 650 …

In 2005, the Mekong giant catfish attained the Guinness World Record for the world's largest freshwater fish. [4][5] Attaining a length of up to 3 m (9.8 ft), the Mekong giant catfish grows extremely quickly, …

Jun 15, 2023 · Alessandro Biancardi, an Italian angler, pulled an enormous, 9.4-foot-long (2.85 meters) catfish from the shallow waters of the River Po in the Lombardy region of northern Italy.

Jun 3, 2025 · What's the biggest world record catfish ever caught? Here's a look at 10 of the most impressive flathead and blue catfish records of all time.

Mar 6, 2025 · The current title of the largest catfish ever recorded goes to a Wels catfish caught in the River Po, Italy, in 2023, by an Italian angler named Alessandro Biancardi.

Jul 17, 2024 · A typical example is the Mekong giant catfish, which is 9-foot-long and weighs 646 pounds, according to the Guinness Book of Records. There are other species of this gigantic nature, …

Oct 27, 2025 · Two fishermen have pulled from the water the largest catfish ever caught – a 2.92-meter monster (9.6 feet) that has already been recognized as one of the most remarkable catches in …

May 28, 2025 · Back in 2005, Tim Pruitt reeled in a staggering 106.9-pound blue catfish from the Tennessee River. And this wasn’t a lazy drift-and-snack situation. This catfish was a fighter, it took …

Apr 3, 2025 · The Mekong giant catfish is among the world’s largest freshwater fish, with one specimen breaking records that stand to this day. In 2005, a fisherman in northern Thailand made history by …

Aug 18, 2025 · The Mekong Giant Catfish holds a notable place in record books, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest freshwater fish in 2005. These fish can reach lengths …