Angling records of Europe


This list is of the heaviest European freshwater fish caught using the traditional angling method of rod and line.
The criteria for inclusion on this list is that the species, weight, date and venue have been published by a recognized publisher with a genuine photograph and a link to that publication is referenced here. The list is intended to include all categories of coarse and game fish caught by sport anglers.

Previous records

ImageSpeciesWeight kgWeight lb ozCaptorDateWaterCountryReferences / Notes
Barbel 9.58 kg21 lb 1 oz22 April 2006Great Ouse, Adam's Mill, Gayhurst, BuckinghamshireEngland