The world record for the biggest carp ever caught is held by British angler, Colin Smith. In 2016, he caught a massive common carp weighing 105lb 13oz (48.05 kg) from Euro Aqua, a fishing lake in Hungary .

Oct 22, 2024 · This article explores the top 10 biggest carp ever caught, showcasing extraordinary specimens that have become legends in the angling community. From official world records to controversial giants, these catches have shaped modern carp fishing and conservation practices.

Sep 13, 2024 · Well, that dream became a reality for angler Kacper Stepien when he landed the world’s largest common carp, weighing an unbelievable 47kg 390g, or roughly 105lb—an incredible achievement. Kacper was fishing at the renowned Euro Aqua in Hungary, the premier European venue for big fish.

Sep 17, 2024 · Polish angler Kacper Stępień could be a new world-record-holder for common carp after landing a massive fish from Euro Aqua, a private lake in Hungary and a renowned carp fishery.

Mar 25, 2024 · Missouri angler George Chance caught a 97-pound bighead carp on March 19 that set a new state record and could replace the all-tackle world record for the species. Because these fish are invasive and the state encourages anglers to harvest them, Chance chopped the fish up for fertilizer.

Oct 20, 2023 · The world's largest recorded carp catch belongs to British angler Colin Smith. He reeled in a massive common carp weighing 105lb 13oz (48.05 kg) in 2016 from Euro Aqua, a fishing lake in Hungary, surpassing the previous record of 101lb 4oz (45.87 kg), which was also caught in Hungary.

Mar 22, 2024 · The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed that a 97-pound bighead carp caught from the Mississippi River this week is in fact the world's biggest.

Common carp are one of the most fun freshwater species to fish for. Below you will learn what makes a trophy common carp and the state and world records. The biggest common carp ever caught weighted 75 pounds, 11 ounces. This world record was caught in Lac de St. Cassien, France by Leo van der Gugten in 1987. 54 lbs 14 ozs. 35 lbs 13.12 ozs.

Feb 2, 2021 · The biggest carp by an Englishman is a 104 lb 2 oz mirror caught by Stephen Weir from Euro-Aqua. Luke Vanes has also broken the ton their with a 102 lb giant. The World record for a carp stands at 112 lb 14 oz. That mega mirror was landed last autumn by Dutchman Michel Schoenmakers at Euro-Aqua.

Nov 24, 2011 · The world’s biggest carp, the Scar Fish from France’s Les Graviers, has been banked, but at a weight 7lb lighter than its record-breaking biggest. Caught by Northampton angler Mark Ryder, the mighty fish still sent the scales hurtling round to 92lb, a weight that keeps it in the top three heaviest known carp on the planet.