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The Common Carp on the World Record Radar – Euro Aqua’s 109lb Giant Sparks Global Speculation
Carp Social | Feature Date: 23rd November 2018
Updated: 31st May 2026
World Record Carp from Euro Aqua – 112lb 8oz Mirror Carp (2017) Still Stands as Benchmark
The world record mirror carp of 112lb 8oz (51.20kg) remains one of the most iconic captures in carp fishing history. The fish was landed at Euro Aqua Lake in Hungary in 2017 by Dutch angler Michelle Schoenmakers.
More than just a landmark moment, this capture firmly established Euro Aqua as one of the most productive big carp fishing venues in the world, a reputation it continues to hold today.
Discover Carp Fishing HolidaysSince the record was set, Euro Aqua has continued to attract anglers from across Europe and beyond, all targeting its stock of giant carp.
The lake is widely recognised for:
- Controlled feeding and management systems
- Rapid carp growth rates
- Consistent production of 60lb–100lb+ fish
- A reputation as one of the top big carp lakes in Europe
This makes it a key destination for anglers interested in carp fishing holidays in Europe and record carp waters in Hungary.
🔄 Update: 109lb Common Carp Caught (May 2026)
In a major recent development, a 109lb common carp was reportedly caught from Euro Aqua in May 2026, placing it just 3lb 8oz under the current world record common carp benchmark.
This capture has reignited debate within the international carp fishing community about whether Euro Aqua could soon produce another world record fish.
Given the lake’s proven ability to produce extreme weights, speculation is now growing that this fish could potentially surpass the current record in the near future.
With winter often producing peak carp weights in heavily managed European waters, some anglers believe the coming season could be decisive.
Will There Be A New World Record?
Euro Aqua remains one of the most influential carp fishing venues in the world, consistently producing fish that push the limits of modern specimen angling.
While the 2017 mirror carp still stands as the benchmark, the recent 109lb common carp has once again placed the lake at the centre of global world record carp speculation.
The question now being asked across the carp fishing community is simple:
Could Euro Aqua be on the verge of producing another official world record carp?
Compiled by Carp Social | Originally Published: 2018 | Updated May 2026
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