There was a time before sonar, before every part of the earth was google mapped, before we knew what lurked in the depths of rivers, a time of gods and demons. Human beings used to fear and respect the giant creatures that lived in the depths of our fresh water rivers and lakes. Luck for us these creatures still roam the planet, and are every bit as interesting now as they were then.

We have talked about large freshwater fish here before. Below are a collection of other amazing and giant freshwater fish.

Mekong catfish

The giant freshwater stingray (more)

The Arapaima

European catfish.

Giant Chinese Paddlefish

Giant Barb

Kaluga Fish

Alligator Gar (these used to live in Ohio!! where I grew up as a boy)

There are many humongous fish out there and they are all interesting and worth saving.

I am very comforted by the fact that these giants still roam this planet, and think we should do everything in our power to preserve and study these amazing, and freaking redonkulous sized fish.

Habitat loss and over fishing are the main causes of the die off of these giants.