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ANGLER RECOGNITION
“Big Catch” Angler Recognition Program
QUALIFYING SIZES
SPECIES TOTAL LENGTH TOTAL WEIGHT
Adult Youth Adult Youth
Largemouth Bass 24” 18” 8.00 6.00
Suwannee Shoal, or
Spotted Bass
16” 12” 2.00 1.50
Striped Bass 30” 22” 12.00 9.00
Sunshine Bass 24” 18” 7.00 5.25
White Bass 15” 11” 2.50 1.75
Black Crappie 14” 10” 2.00 1.50
Bluegill 11” 8” 1.25 0.75
Redbreast Sunfish 10” 7” 0.75 0.50
Redear Sunfish 12” 9” 2.25 1.50
Warmouth 10” 7” 0.75 0.50
Spotted Sunfish 8” 6” 0.50 0.40
Flier 9” 6” 0.75 0.50
Channel Catfish 31” 23” 15.00 11.25
Flathead Catfish 36” 27” 25.00 18.75
White Catfish 22” 16” 5.00 3.75
Blue Catfish 34” 25” 20.00 15.00
Brown Bullhead 16” 12” 2.00 1.50
Yellow Bullhead 14” 10” 1.50 1.00
Longnose Gar 50” 37” 20.00 15.00
Florida/Spotted Gar 28” 21” 5.00 3.75
Alligator Gar 68” 51” 70.00 52.50
Chain Pickerel 27” 20” 4.00 3.00
Redfin Pickerel 12” 9” 0.63 0.50
Common Carp 30” 22” 20.00 15.00
Butterfly Peacock Bass 18” 13” 5.00 3.75
Oscar 11” 8” 1.25 0.75
Blue Tilapia 18” 13” 5.00 3.75
Bowfin 30” 22” 10.00 7.50
The “Big Catch” Angler Recognition Program rewards anglers who catch
a memorable-sized fish. Qualifying anglers receive a colorful citation
showing the type fish they caught and a window sticker to proudly display
their prowess. In addition, anglers who release their fish get special
recognition. An angler catching five “Big” fish of the same species will be
recognized as a “Specialist,” fish of five different species qualifies as a
“Master Angler,” and 10 different species as an “Elite Angler.” A special
youth citation and pin is given to an angler under age 16 for catching a
fish that is at least 75 percent of the qualifying size (see table above for
specific sizes). Total length is maximum length in inches; weights are in
pounds. Participants are encouraged to submit photographs. To qualify,
the fish must be legally caught and exceed the minimum qualifying
length or weight. The catch must be witnessed and a “Big Catch” form
completed.
OFFICIAL “Big Catch” PROGRAM APPLICATION
NAME:________________________ DATE OF BIRTH:___/___/___
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, AND ZIP CODE: ___________________________________
PHONE: (____) ____-_________ E-MAIL: _______________________
DATE FISH WAS CAUGHT: ___/___/___
WHERE FISH WAS CAUGHT: ___________________________________
COUNTY IN WHICH FISH WAS CAUGHT: _________________________
TIME OF CATCH: ____:____ [ ] AM [ ] PM
METHOD USED TO CATCH FISH:
[ ] Rod and Reel with Artificial Lure, Lure Used: ___________________
[ ] Rod and Reel With Natural Bait, Natural Bait Used: ____________
[ ] Cane Pole With Natural Bait, Natural Bait Used: ________________
[ ] Fly Rod and Reel with Artificial Fly, Fly Used: ___________________
[ ] Other Fishing Method (Describe): ____________________________
IDENTIFICATION AND WEIGHT/LENGTH OF FISH:
*SEE CHART ON THIS PAGE FOR ELIGIBLE FISH SPECIES AND
MINIMUM QUALIFYING WEIGHTS AND LENGTHS.
SPECIES: ________________ WEIGHT:___________________________
GIRTH: ___________________ LENGTH: __________________________
WAS FISH RELEASED? Yes ______ No ______
TYPE OF AWARD:
[ ] ANGLER RECOGNITION [ ] YOUTH AWARD [ ] SPECIALIST AWARD
[ ] MASTER AWARD [ ] ELITE AWARD
The fish described in the application was legally caught in the state
of Florida, by myself, and the above information is true and correct.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may use this
information and any photos for research, informational and other public
purposes.
Applicant’s Signature: ________________________________________
Fishing License Number: _____________________________________
IF EXEMPT, CHECK ONE: [ ] Younger than 16, [ ] Older than 65,
[ ] Permanently disabled, [ ] Used Cane Pole in County of Residence,
[ ] Military Home on Leave, [ ] Other: __________________________
Witness Signature: ___________________________________________
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
“Big Catch” Program
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
26 2008-2009 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission