The Wels catfish is among the largest freshwater fish species on earth. Currently, the IGFA fishing world record for Wels catfish sits at 297 pounds and 9 ...

Atlantic bluefin tuna, the largest tuna species, can reach immense sizes, weighing up to 2,000 pounds. These apex predators ...

The team of Polish anglers caught the massive Wels catfish in Rybnik reservoir in southern Poland. Photo courtesy Polish Angling Academy / via Facebook A team of Polish anglers claims to have caught ...

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in the December 1992 issue of Outdoor Life. The IGFA currently recognizes Cal Johnson’s 67-pound, 8-ounce muskie as the world record. September 1957 ...

Flathead catfish are large fish with many nicknames. They are also commonly referred to as mudcats or shovelhead cats. Flathead catfish are a large species of North American freshwater catfish, and it ...

A new study has found that the Mekong River’s largest freshwater fish are shrinking in size, with critically endangered species like the giant catfish and giant barb now averaging less than half their ...