--- title: "36.3 kg on a meat boilie: how a trophy catfish was caught in the Kyiv region" description: "🎣 A fisherman from the Kyiv region caught a 36.3 kg catfish! In the village of Yushky on a paid reservoir, Vladimir landed a real trophy using a meat boilie. 📅 Bite forecast: best days are August 20-22. #Fishing #Catfish #Ukraine #Record" date: 2026-08-18T05:14:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/36-3-kg-catfish-kyiv-region-meat-boilie tags: [fishing, catfish, kyiv-region, trophy-fish, summer-2026] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # 36.3 kg on a meat boilie: how a trophy catfish was caught in the Kyiv region ![Angler in Kyiv region lands a 36.3 kg trophy catfish on a meat boilie](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/18/36-kg-catfish-kyiv-region-bait-tips/36-kg-catfish-kyiv-region-bait-tips-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - A 36.3 kg catfish was caught in the Kyiv region on a meat boilie. - The best days for fishing at the end of August are the 20th, 21st, and 22nd. - Catfish are active at night and prefer deep holes. At the end of August 2026, the Ukrainian fishing community is discussing an impressive catch made in the Kyiv region. A fisherman named Vladimir, fishing on a paid reservoir in the village of Yushky, managed to pull a true giant out of the water — a catfish weighing 36.3 kg. The story of the catch, which went viral in the "Rybak Kyiv" Telegram channel, attracted the attention not only of fishing enthusiasts but also of professionals interested in the tactics of trophy fishing. ### Catch details: technique and gear According to the fisherman's report published on social media, the catch took place on August 13. To land the trophy, Vladimir had to make a long cast — approximately 75–90 meters from the shore. This indicates that the fish was at a significant distance, likely in deep holes or near bottom anomalies characteristic of paid reservoirs. The success of the operation was ensured not only by luck but also by the correct choice of gear: a powerful rod and strong line allowed him to handle the predator's resistance. ### Secret to success: why the meat boilie worked Experts were particularly interested in the bait that yielded such results. The huge catfish took a meat boilie. Boilies are dense balls made of nutritious components that can have different compositions and aromas. In this case, the rich smell of meat components attracted the predator. Experts note that the catfish is a fish oriented not only towards the movement of prey but also towards smell, so aromatic baits, such as liver or special boilies, often turn out to be more effective than live bait in hot weather. ### Lunar calendar and forecasts for the end of August In the context of August fishing, Styler experts paid attention to the fisherman's lunar calendar. Despite the fact that the catch took place on August 13, the forecast for the rest of the month looks optimistic. According to calculations, the best days for biting at the end of the month are August 20, 21, and 22. The 19th, 23rd, and 24th are also considered good. At the same time, the bite may be weak on August 17, 25, and 26, while the least favorable days are cited as August 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31. However, the editorial reminds that the lunar calendar is just an additional guide, and the decisive role is played by water temperature and atmospheric pressure. ### Contradictory data Although the story of the fisherman from the village of Yushky is confirmed by the community, there is data in open sources about other large catches that may be misleading regarding records. For example, in early 2026 (June), there were reports of a 2.5-meter catfish being caught, which was recognized as a record on an international scale. Previously, catches in the Vinnytsia region (40 kg) and in Rivne were also recorded. It is important to distinguish between local achievements and national records: the 36.3 kg catfish caught in the Kyiv region is an outstanding trophy for a paid reservoir, but it is not necessarily the absolute record of the country at the current moment. ### Fishing tactics: where to look and when to wait For those planning to repeat Vladimir's success, experts give the following recommendations. Look for a large catfish near deep holes, snags, and cliffs. In the summer heat, this fish often becomes active in the evening and at night when the water cools down. At night, the catfish may come to shallow water in search of food. It is important to remember that catching such fish requires appropriate equipment: powerful rods, reliable hooks, and braided line capable of withstanding the jerks of a predator weighing more than 30 kg. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Fisherman from Vinnytsia region caught a giant catfish and set a record (photo)](https://www.unian.net/curiosities/rybalka-vinnickaya-oblast-muzhchina-dostal-iz-reki-40-kilogrammovogo-soma-13155474.html) - Используется для сравнения весов и подтверждения отсутствия абсолютного рекорда в данном случае. - [In Rivne region, a fisherman caught a giant catfish in a reservoir (photo)](https://www.unian.net/ecology/rybak-poymal-soma-giganta-na-rovenshchine-podrobnosti-13076457.html) - Используется для сравнения весов и подтверждения отсутствия абсолютного рекорда в данном случае. - [Record: fisherman caught a giant catfish 2.5 meters long](https://ru.euronews.com/2026/06/01/angler-catches-gigantic-25-metre-catfish-and-breaks-record) - Подтверждено по источнику ru.euronews.com - [In the Czech Republic, a fisherman caught a huge catfish](https://abnews.ru/news/2025/8/13/v-chehii-rybak-pojmal-ogromnogo-soma) - Подтверждено по источнику abnews.ru ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What was the weight of the caught catfish? **A:** The weight of the fish was 36.3 kg. ### Q: What was the catfish caught on? **A:** The fisherman used a meat boilie. ### Q: When is the best time to catch catfish in August? **A:** According to the lunar calendar, the best days are August 20, 21, and 22.