6 days ago · When it comes to the biggest freshwater fish species on the planet, the Wels catfish is one of the largest, and we have a new world record out of Poland.

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 …

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.

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.

Jun 15, 2023 · An angler caught the gigantic wels catfish in the murky waters of the River Po, in Italy, where the previous world record for the largest catfish was set just 2 months ago.

6 days ago · A several hundred pound Wels catfish, among the largest freshwater fish species in the world, was recently caught in Poland.

May 28, 2025 · Did you know catfish are the largest river monster fish out there? Read this article to find out the 12 largest catfish catch ever!

Meet the 10 biggest catfish species on the planet. Learn about these freshwater giants, including their habitats, sizes, and unique traits.

Oct 28, 2025 · Nebraska native George Thompson reeled in a record blue catfish on Oct. 12, breaking the record for the largest caught in Iowa.

Grey to white in color and lacking stripes, the Mekong giant catfish is distinguished from other large catfish species in the river by the near-total lack of barbels and the absence of teeth.