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Texas angler recognition programs

Requirements, rewards, evidence rules, and the official application link for 3 programs. Details are as of 2026; confirm on the official page before you submit.

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

Texas 3

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)