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North Carolina angler recognition programs

Requirements, rewards, evidence rules, and the official application link for 2 programs. Details are as of 2026; confirm on the official page before you submit.

All typesCommunity 1First fish 8Paddling trail 7Slam or challenge 28State record 9Tourism trail 2Trophy and master angler 53Waterway completion 9Youth 15

North Carolina 2

ProgramOrganizerTypeRewardCostOnline
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