Interesting and scientific facts about different fish species.
Pursuing monster walleye is a thrilling adventure, and here, we delve into the tales of the ten biggest walleye ever caught, detailing the background stories, the anglers, the size of the fish, and the date and location of each catch.
Commonly found in the river basins of Africa, the Nile perch has an average length of 30 to 40 inches and a weight of 10 to 25 lbs. Research has shown that this fish can measure over 6 feet and weigh between 450 to 500 lbs.
While the average size of a tiger musky is between 25 and 35 inches and 5 and 10 pounds, this amazing predator can reach a maximum size of about 50 inches and 50 pounds. Most fish will, however, only get to 20 to 30 pounds.
Commonly found along the entire East Coast of America, the speckled trout has an average length of 15 to 22 inches and an average weight of 1 to 3 lbs. The maximum size of speckled trout is about 33 to 35 inches and 15 to 18 lbs.
Beluga, white, and lake sturgeon are, by far, the biggest sturgeon species. Belugas can reach a maximum size of over 20 feet and more than 3,000 pounds. White sturgeon can have a maximum size of about 20 feet and 1,500 pounds. Lake sturgeon can reach a size of 8 feet and 250 pounds.
Black drums reach maturity within four to six years and have an average size of about 25 to 35 inches and 5 to 25 lbs. Some of the biggest black drums weighed over 100 lbs and measured over 50 inches! The current world record is a fish of 113 lbs.