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Master angler, slam, and trophy programs by state
Requirements, rewards, evidence rules, and the official application link for 103 programs. Details are as of 2026; confirm on the official page before you submit.
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Alabama Bass TrailTeam tournament series on 13 lakes (N/S divisions) |
AL Mountain Lakes Tourist Assn |
Tourism trail |
Cash payouts |
Entry fees |
n/a |
| Alabama Scenic River Trail (Great Alabama 650)650-mi water trail; annual 650-mi race |
ASRT nonprofit |
Paddling trail |
Race finish recognition |
Race fee |
n/a |
| Master Angler / Trophy Angler RecognitionMin length/weight per species; AL public or private waters; within 3 months |
ADCNR Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries |
Trophy and master angler |
Name/photo on website and annual report |
Free |
No (mail PDF) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Arizona Bass ChallengeAll 5 bass species; no more than 2 from same water |
AZGFD |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate, sun shirt, sticker |
Free |
Email/mail |
| Arizona Trout Challenge / Wild Trout Challenge6 of 8 trout species; or all 5 wild trout |
AZGFD |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate, hoodie (1st), coin (2nd) |
Free |
Email/mail |
| Big Fish of the YearLargest per species per year; C&R length or weighed |
AZ Game & Fish |
State record, Trophy and master angler |
Listing on official board |
Free |
Form in regs PDF |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Arkansas Grand SlamCatfish, bass, crappie, bream, trout in calendar year; no min size |
AGFC |
Slam or challenge |
Sticker |
Free |
Yes (Google Form) |
| Master Angler ProgramMin weights in 8 categories; Certified Master = 4 categories |
AGFC |
Trophy and master angler |
Pin per category; framed cert plus coin |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| California Fishing PassportStamp book for 150 species; awards for milestones |
CDFW |
First fish, Slam or challenge |
Stamps, awards |
Free (license) |
No (stamping agents) |
| Heritage Trout Challenge6 native trout forms from historic drainages |
CDFW |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate (500+ completers) |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| HPD Cutthroat Slam3 native CO cutthroat in native drainages, fly only |
High Plains Drifters FF Club |
Slam or challenge |
Club recognition |
Club |
Email |
| Master Angler AwardsSpecies min lengths (10-40"); within 60 days |
CPW |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificate plus patch (1/yr) |
Free |
Yes (online only) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Trophy Fish Award Program (inland and marine)Species minimums; within 30 days; harvest or C&R |
CT DEEP |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificate; bronze/silver/gold pins at 1/5/10; Angler of Year |
Free |
Yes (portal) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Big Catch33 freshwater species min length/weight; Specialist/Master/Elite tiers |
FWC |
Trophy and master angler, Youth |
Digital certificate |
Free |
Yes |
| Catch a Florida Memory (Saltwater Grand Slam / Reel Big Fish / Life List)3 species in 24 hrs (9 slam types); 30 species minimums; 70-species life list |
FWC |
Slam or challenge, Trophy and master angler |
Certificates, decals, metal fish decor |
Free |
Yes |
| Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail1,515-mi, 26 segments; thru-paddlers recognized |
FDEP Office of Greenways & Trails |
Paddling trail |
Recognition |
Free |
Contact |
| TrophyCatchLargemouth 8 lb or larger (Lunker/Trophy/Hall of Fame tiers) |
FWC |
Trophy and master angler |
Prizes, gift cards, replica mount (HOF) |
Free |
Yes (web plus app) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Georgia Angler Award (Adult/Youth/Trophy Bass/PFA Records)Species minimums; trophy bass 13 lb or larger |
GA DNR WRD |
Trophy and master angler, Youth |
Certificate, hat (up to 3), t-shirt, prize drawing |
Free |
Yes |
| Georgia Bass Slam5 of 10 black bass species in calendar year; 8" or larger |
GA DNR WRD |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate, decals, Go Fish passes, grand prize drawing |
Free |
Yes (BassSlam.com) |
| Georgia Trout SlamBrook, brown, rainbow in calendar year |
GA DNR WRD |
Slam or challenge |
Sticker plus grand prize drawing |
Free |
Yes (ArcGIS Survey) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Catch-and-Release State RecordsLength records; within 30 days; witness |
IDFG |
State record |
Record listing |
Free |
Form |
| Idaho Native Cutt Slam Challenge4 native cutthroat subspecies, fly only, keep-em-wet |
Boise Valley Fly Fishers (club) |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate, web listing |
Club membership |
No (mail) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Fish of the Year / Record FishLongest per species per year; non-relative witness |
Indiana DNR |
State record, Trophy and master angler |
Certificate plus jacket patch |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| First FishAny first fish |
Iowa DNR |
First fish |
Certificate |
Free |
Yes |
| Hook n' Paddle PassportCheck in at 90+ paddling/fishing locations May-Aug |
Iowa DNR |
Paddling trail, Waterway completion |
Points for gear, kayak drawing |
Free |
Yes (mobile web) |
| Master Angler (Master/Species Specialist/Silver/Gold)Species min lengths; 5 or 10 species tiers |
Iowa DNR |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificate, decal, medallion |
Free |
Yes (portal with public entries DB) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Master Angler AwardSpecies min lengths (e.g., LMB 23") |
KDWP |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificate |
Free |
No (mail) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Blue Water Trails37 documented floats with maps, fishing info |
KDFWR |
|
None |
Free |
n/a |
| Trophy Fish Program / Master AnglerMin lengths; Master = 3 species; within 60 days |
KDFWR |
Trophy and master angler |
Patch, sticker, certificate |
Free |
Yes (My Profile) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Louisiana Fish Records / Fish of the YearTop-10 by weight per species; 2 witnesses; 60 days |
LA Outdoor Writers Assn (not LDWF) |
State record, Trophy and master angler |
Certificate; Fish of the Year |
$27 |
Mail (PayPal fee) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| The One That Didn't Get Away ClubSpecies min weights; warden verification (photo OK for charr) |
The Maine Sportsman magazine |
Trophy and master angler |
Patch |
Free |
No (mail) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| FishMaryland (Angler / Expert / Master Angler Milestones)60+ species, 5 categories incl. C&R and invasive; Master = 10 species |
Maryland DNR (Bass Pro sponsor) |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificates, listing; 34 Master Anglers as of Aug 2026 |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Freshwater Sportfishing Awards ProgramSpecies minimums (adult/youth); keep or C&R; 30 days |
MassWildlife |
Trophy and master angler, Youth |
Bronze pin; gold pin plus plaque for largest; Angler of Year |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Master Angler45+ species min lengths; catch-keep and C&R |
Michigan DNR |
Trophy and master angler |
Annual patch (2026 patch out) |
Free |
Yes (Survey123) |
| Michigan Water TrailsStatewide water trail directory |
MI Water Trails / Sea Grant |
|
None |
n/a |
n/a |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Blue Ribbon Trout SlamTrout from 5/7/9 of the 9 Blue Ribbon Trout Areas (since 1/1/2020) |
MDC (with Trout Unlimited) |
Slam or challenge, Waterway completion |
Cert plus bronze/silver/gold pin; gold medallion |
Free |
Yes |
| First Fish CertificateAny first fish |
MDC |
First fish |
Certificate |
Free |
Yes |
| Fish Bragging BoardPost any catch |
MDC |
Community |
Web feature |
Free |
Yes |
| I Released a LunkerRelease a large trout |
MDC |
Trophy and master angler |
Patch |
Free |
Yes |
| Master Angler AwardSpecies min weight/length (e.g., LMB 22"/6 lb) |
MDC |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificate |
Free |
Yes (self-print) |
| Smallmouth SlamSmallmouth from 6/9/12 of 12 designated SMB management streams |
MDC (with MO Smallmouth Alliance) |
Slam or challenge, Waterway completion |
Cert plus pins, medallion |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Master Angler AwardsSpecies length/weight (e.g., LMB 20"/5 lb) |
NE Game & Parks |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificate; C&R pin |
Free |
Yes |
| Nebraska Trout SlamBrook, brown, rainbow, cutthroat in NE (since 2018; no time limit) |
NE Game & Parks |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate plus pin, web listing |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Native Fish SlamBull, redband, mountain whitefish, Bonneville/Lahontan/Yellowstone cutthroat; 60 days per catch |
NDOW |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate plus hat; medallion from 2026 |
Free |
No (PDF form) |
| Trophy Fish ProgramSpecies min weights; 2 witnesses; 60 days |
NDOW |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificate; Trophy Fish Book |
Free |
No (mail/email form, 2026 version) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Trophy Fish Program21 freshwater plus 7 saltwater categories; kept or released |
NH Fish & Game |
Trophy and master angler |
Patch; certificate for largest per category |
Free |
No (form) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Master Angler Program26 species minimums |
NMDGF |
Trophy and master angler |
Award |
Free |
Form |
| New Mexico Bass ChallengeAll challenge bass species |
NMDGF |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate plus coin |
Free |
Email/mail |
| New Mexico Trout ChallengeRio Grande cutthroat, Gila, brown, brook, rainbow; no time limit |
NMDGF |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate plus challenge coin plus Hall of Fame |
Free |
Email/mail |
| Record Fish Program25 species |
NMDGF |
State record |
Record |
Free |
Form |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| NC Angler Recognition Program (NCARP)Species min weight or length; youth 15 and under exempt from minimums; Master Angler… |
NC Wildlife Resources Commission |
Trophy and master angler, Youth |
Downloadable certificate; Master Angler cert plus patch |
Free |
Yes (Qualtrics) |
| Western NC Fly Fishing Trail15 mapped trout spots |
Jackson County TDA |
Tourism trail |
None |
Free |
n/a |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Catch and Release ClubMin lengths; witness; up to 5/species/yr |
ND Game & Fish |
Trophy and master angler |
Sticker plus certificate |
Free |
No |
| Whopper ClubSpecies min weights; certified scale; 1 per species lifetime; 90 days |
ND Game & Fish |
Trophy and master angler |
Sticker plus certificate |
Free |
No (mail card) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Fish Ohio26 species min lengths; Master Angler = 4 species/yr; 50th year 2026 |
ODNR |
Trophy and master angler |
Annual pin; Master Angler pin (10,127 pins in 2025) |
Free |
Yes (fishohio.gov) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Master Angler Award5 approved Trophy Angler awards (up to 2 same species) |
ODWC |
Trophy and master angler |
Digital cert plus pin/coin |
Free |
Yes |
| Trophy Angler AwardSpecies min lengths; 30 days |
ODWC |
Trophy and master angler |
Digital certificate plus web listing |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Angler Recognition Program (incl. Fintastic Youth)6 species (LMB 10 lb/26", striper 40 lb/45", etc.) |
SCDNR |
Trophy and master angler, Youth |
Certificate |
Free |
Yes |
| Black Bass SlamLargemouth, smallmouth, redeye/Bartram's, spotted in calendar year; no min size |
SCDNR |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate, 4 stickers, patch |
Free |
Email |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Angler Recognition Program (Big Fish, Elite Angler, First Fish, Outstanding Angler, C&R and water-body records)Species trophy minimums; Elite = 5 species lifetime |
TPWD |
First fish, State record, Trophy and master angler |
Certificates |
Free |
Yes |
| Texas Paddling Trails (80+ trails)Mapped inland and coastal trails |
TPWD |
|
None |
Free |
n/a |
| Toyota ShareLunker (Lunker/Elite/Legend/Legacy Class)LMB 8 lb or 24"; 10+ lb; 13+ lb; 13+ lb donated Jan-Mar |
TPWD |
Trophy and master angler |
Decals, Catch Kit, $5,000 drawing, VIP |
Free |
Yes (web plus mobile app) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Utah Cutthroat Slam4 cutthroat subspecies in native ranges; 1,750+ completions |
Utah TU plus Utah DWR |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate plus medallion (new design 2024) |
$20 adult / $10 youth (funds conservation) |
Yes (DWR portal) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Master Angler Program34 species min lengths (youth lower); 5 species/yr = Master pin |
VT Fish & Wildlife |
Trophy and master angler, Youth |
Certificate; annual report; lapel pin |
Free |
Yes |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Trophy Fish CitationSpecies min lengths; 60 days; 1 citation/species/yr |
WV DNR |
Trophy and master angler |
Tomelleri-art citation (redesigned 2022) |
Free |
No (mail) |
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|
| Master Angler (Master/Trophy/Ultimate)Species min lengths; 5 species = Trophy, 10 = Ultimate |
WY Game & Fish |
Trophy and master angler |
Certificates/medals |
Free |
Yes |
| Wyoming Cutt-Slam4 cutthroat subspecies in native drainages; 2,555 completions since 1998 |
WY Game & Fish (medallion via WY TU) |
Slam or challenge |
Certificate, medallion, decal |
Free |
Yes (wgfapps portal) |
| XStream Angler (Angler/Expert/Champion)Visit 3/10/20 of 200+ instream-flow stream segments (fishing not required); revised Mar 2026 |
WY Game & Fish |
Waterway completion |
Sticker, hat, coin plus certificate |
Free (license) |
Yes |
| Youth Fishing Challenges7 challenge options |
WY Game & Fish |
Youth |
Certificates |
Free |
Yes |