Fisherman Catches the Largest Catfish in Czech History

Jakub Vágner, a renowned figure in Czech sport fishing, has achieved a new milestone, catching the largest catfish ever recorded in the Czech Republic with a rod.

The fish measured an impressive 2.64 meters, breaking the national record.

The remarkable catch took place in the Vranovská přehrada (Vranov Reservoir) near the city of Znojmo (South Moravia).

According to Vágner, the fight to reel in the massive fish lasted for about half an hour. “The bubbles rising to the surface were as big as plates,” Vágner said, still visibly excited after the catch.

“I’m trembling with excitement. I’ve dreamed of catching this fish for so long, and now it’s in my hands,” he added.

“Setting a Czech record is nice, but the real joy comes from knowing that such incredible fish live right here in our waters. We don’t have to travel to Spain, Italy, or France to find them.”

After the fish was measured, Vágner chose to release it back into the water, where it swam away slowly.

This achievement surpasses Vágner’s previous record, set in June 2024, when he caught a 261-centimeter catfish in a different Czech waterway.

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