Blue Catfish Weight By Length And Girth

Weight also can be estimated using only length measurements based on relationship between length and weight.

Blue catfish weight by length and girth. January 03 2016 By Dr. Total Length inches from the tip of the mouth to the. Measure the length from lower jaw to the fork of the tail.

When measuring girth measure at the widest part of the fishes body. I know a guy who caught the biggest fish of his life but left the big boy scale at home. Aug 29 2020 I think most of us emphasize the length and only rarely record the girthI was with Larry when he caught his 48 long by 24 girth flathead that weighed 38 pounds.

Benz Middle Tennessee State University PO. The current Buggs Island 143 pound fish was certified as a record catfish and broke the existing world record by an impressive thirteen pounds and also certifies as the new Virginia state record blue catfish. When measuring the length of the fish be sure to measure from the lower jaw to the tail.

Remember that no lengthweight formula can ever replace an accurate scale. Data and formulas are from studies conducted by TPWD and other scientific groups All lengths are total lengths unless fork length FL or lower jaw to fork length LJFL is indicated. The average length is about 25-46 in 64-117 cm.

So this fish is 8 pounds 3 ounces. Sep 26 2017 Does anyone have actual weight length and girth measurements for blue cats caught preferably from the MS or MO rivers near STL that are north of 60 pounds. Stewart Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 601 West Woodward Avenue Eustis FL 32726 George W.

If applicable on the fish the bill and tail are both added length that cannot be relied upon for estimating weight so scientists and sporting enthusiasts use the lower jaw as a way to be more accurate and fair in comparison estimation. Length-weight equations can be developed for specific waters regions eg states or for a particular species. However carp start adding girth once they reach 32 inches.