Master Anglers Certification
The Master Angler is a designation awarded to all entries that have established or exceeded the minimum catch and immediate release of a designated species of fish. It is truly one of the highest designations for any fisherman or woman. Recognition certificates are awarded to anglers successfully entering the required information through our certification portal.
What You’ll Need to Apply for a Certification
- Fish Species
- Length
- A horizontal measurement photo of the entire length of the fish against a ruler, measuring tape or bump board. An action photo is optional.
- The date your fish was caught. (must be the current year to qualify)
- The body of water in which it was caught.
- Your name and mailing address.
Trophy Requirements for the Master Anglers of North America
| Arctic Char | 51 cm (20 in) |
| Arctic Grayling | 46 cm (18 in) |
| Brook Trout | 51 cm (20 in) |
| Brown Trout | 69 cm (27 in) |
| Burbot | 76 cm (30 in) |
| Lake Trout | 89 cm (35 in) |
| Lake Whitefish | 56 cm (22 in) |
| Largemouth Bass | 56 cm (22 in) |
| Muskellunge | 117 cm (46 in) |
| Northern Pike | 104 cm (41in) |
| Rainbow Trout | 61 cm (24 in) |
| Smallmouth Bass | 53 cm (21 in) |
| Walleye | 76 cm (30 in) |
| Yellow Perch | 33 cm (13 in) |
| White Bass | 43 cm (17 in) |
The Master Angler Award
Become a Master Angler
Featured Master Anglers
Justin Yax
“Beautiful Deschutes steelhead on a black articulated leech fly”
Tricia Benner
“Trophy Rainbow, No. Cal”
George Jaynes
“43in beauty”