What are some freshwater fish that get to big?

Here are some freshwater fish that can reach impressive sizes, along with their typical maximum size:

North America:

* Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy): Up to 6 feet long and 70 pounds.

* Northern Pike (Esox lucius): Up to 5 feet long and 50 pounds.

* Walleye (Sander vitreus): Up to 3 feet long and 25 pounds.

* Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides): Up to 3 feet long and 25 pounds.

* Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu): Up to 2 feet long and 10 pounds.

* Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus): Up to 5 feet long and 55 pounds.

* Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus): Up to 6 feet long and 100 pounds!

* Sturgeon (Acipenseridae): Multiple species, some reaching over 10 feet long and 1,000 pounds!

* Bowfin (Amia calva): Up to 3 feet long and 15 pounds.

Europe:

* European Pike (Esox lucius): Similar in size to the North American pike.

* Zander (Sander lucioperca): Up to 4 feet long and 40 pounds.

* Carp (Cyprinus carpio): Up to 4 feet long and 80 pounds.

* Catfish (Siluriformes): Several species, some reaching 5 feet long and 100 pounds.

* Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis): Up to 10 feet long and 300 pounds!

Other:

* Giant Snakehead (Channa micropeltes): Up to 4 feet long and 60 pounds.

* Arapaima (Arapaima gigas): Native to South America, reaching up to 10 feet long and 400 pounds.

* Giant Mekong Catfish (Pangasianodon gigas): Native to Southeast Asia, reaching up to 10 feet long and 660 pounds!

Note: These are just some of the bigger freshwater fish species. Many other species can reach respectable sizes, but not quite as massive as those listed above.

It's worth noting that catching a truly large freshwater fish is an impressive feat. They're often considered "trophy" fish, and many anglers dedicate themselves to targeting them.