The rare specimen, captured in the Mekong River in Chiang Khong district, is the largest since Thailand began keeping records in 1981. In July of 2010, Greg Bernal hooked a blue catfish that had stood as the world record up until the record-breaker we have just covered. Weighing 130 lb, this monster was a whopping 27 pounds heavier than the previous Missouri state record holder. Our Fishing World Records are official world record fish caught in freshwater. There are records for different species of catfish to keep things fair. We have the world records for all the types fish in fresh water. Freshwater World Records For Fish Fishing Guides Fisherman's View welcome you to the Freshwater World Records For Fish. The catfish weighed in at 736 lbs. Channel catfish are known for their strong sense of smell, spunky attitude, and delicious flavor. A photograph purportedly showing a 736-pound catch adds to the collection of urban legends about monstrously large catfish. The fisherman reeled this colossus in at River Po, Italy. Coming in at 8.8 feet, the catfish weighed an estimated 284 pounds. World record catfish are the biggest catfish that people have ever caught, and they remain impressive, as well as a goal for other people to beat. Gründer, though, caught the biggest fish there – and around the world, setting a new record. But … Obviously, a Channel catfish will never outweigh a Mekong fish. Was a 736-Pound Catfish Caught in the Mississippi River? Experts say the fish, a Mekong giant catfish, was around 170 years old and never seen in this part of the world. Giant Catfish May Be World's Largest Freshwater Fish. Already, the place boasts a reputation for having massive catfish. The Channel Catfish is one of America’s most popular gamefish. Channel catfish swim in ponds, rivers, lakes, and creeks making them accessible to anglers across the country. A Nebraska angler has shattered the state record for flathead catfish with the catch last Saturday of an 89-pound behemoth he fought for 45 minutes. So enjoy your visit at the Freshwater World Records. Past World Record Blue Catfish Greg Bernal, 2010, Missouri River, Missouri.