When it comes to the biggest freshwater fish species on the planet, the Wels catfish is one of the largest. The current International Game Fish Association (IGFA) weight world record for a Wels ...

On August 16, 2025, in the Czech Republic, fisherman Jakub Vagner caught a 2.72-meter (8.9-foot) catfish, the largest ever recorded in the country. The professional angler had already made headlines ...