Many people consider fishing as a relaxing activity, while for others, it is seen as an adrenaline-boosting activity. The fishing community in Virginia is quite large. It cannot be denied that some giant fish have been successfully caught in the state's waters in recent years. Here is a description of the largest carp ever caught in Virginia, quoted from A-Z Animals on (19/03).

This species was first introduced in the United States in the mid-19th century. Since then, the population of goldfish has surpassed that of native fish. Female goldfish can produce thousands of eggs in one spawning. These fish grow rapidly to reach a very large size, with many weighing between 25 and 40 kilograms. Therefore, conservation experts recommend reducing the population of goldfish to support the maintenance of environmental balance and food supply for other fish species.

According to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, the heaviest carp ever caught in Virginia weighed 49 pounds and 4 ounces. This large carp was successfully caught by Jeff Graham on June 25, 1986, at Lake Prince. Since then, many anglers have attempted to surpass this achievement, but until now, no one has been able to achieve a similar feat.

However, it is still unclear who holds the record for the largest goldfish in the United States. According to information from Big Carp News, "There is no official recognition regarding the record for the largest goldfish in the United States. Some states such as Oregon, New Mexico, and Maine even do not recognize goldfish as a target catch, while others do not differentiate between fish caught with fishing or those killed in other ways such as spearing or bowfishing."