World Record Rainbow Trout, 1975

Object/Artifact

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Town of Wasaga Beach

World Record Rainbow Trout - 29 lb. 2 oz.

World Record Rainbow Trout - 29 lb. 2 oz.

Name/Title

World Record Rainbow Trout, 1975

Entry/Object ID

2020.715.1

Description

World record rainbow trout mounted on live edge wood backing.

Context

This rainbow trout, weighing 29 lbs., 2 oz., was caught in the Nottawasaga River by Russell Kenwell, May 13, 1975. The rainbow trout held the world record in its class 1975-1988. Russell Kenwell was the first Fire Chief for the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.715

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimension are approximate as displayed. The depth, including the tip of the top fin to tip of the bottom fin, is approximately 12.5". The depth, not including the fins, is approximately 10". The width of the fish (side to side) is approximately 5".

Width

5 in

Depth

12-1/2 in

Length

33 in

Weight

29-3/16 lb

Web Links and URLs

Rainbow Trout