National directory
Slam or challenge programs
Requirements, rewards, evidence rules, and the official application link for 28 programs. Details are as of 2026; confirm on the official page before you submit.
Alaska 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Salmon Slam / Stillwater, Saltwater, Stream SlamsAll 5 Pacific salmon (lifetime) or 3 species in 24 hrs | ADF&G | Slam or challenge | Certificate | Free | No (email) |
Arizona 2
| 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 |
Arkansas 1
| 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) |
California 2
| 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 |
Colorado 1
| 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 |
Florida 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Georgia 2
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Idaho 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Illinois 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fishing Awards (Grand Slam, Master Angler, Big Fish, C&R, Junior)Min lengths; Grand Slam = 5 of 6 family groups | IDNR / ifishillinois | Slam or challenge, Trophy and master angler, Youth | Recognition | Free | No (mail) |
Missouri 2
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nebraska 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Nevada 1
| 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) |
New Jersey 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skillful Angler Program (Adult, Junior, C&R, First Fish, Specialist/Master/Elite, Slams)43 species; 30 days; weighed by authorized agent (adult/junior) | NJDEP Fish & Wildlife | First fish, Slam or challenge, Trophy and master angler, Youth | Certificate plus patch | Free | Email/mail |
New Mexico 2
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Rhode Island 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO for the Gold (golden trout pin)Golden rainbow trout Apr 11-May 4, 2026 | RIDEM | Slam or challenge | Pin | Free |
South Carolina 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bass SlamLargemouth, smallmouth, redeye/Bartram's, spotted in calendar year; no min size | SCDNR | Slam or challenge | Certificate, 4 stickers, patch | Free |
Utah 1
| 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) |
Virginia 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Trout Slam ChallengeBrook, rainbow, brown in one day | VA DWR | Slam or challenge | Sticker | Free | Yes |
Wyoming 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Multi-State 1
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Native Trout Challenge (Expert / Advanced / Master Caster)6 species/4 states; 12/8; 18/12; lifetime | Western Native Trout Initiative (WAFWA / NFHP) | Slam or challenge | Certificate; cap; medallions | $40 adult / free 17 and under | Yes |
National 3
| Program | Organizer | Type | Reward | Cost | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A.S.S. SlamAll black bass species with min lengths ("The Chosen One" if in 1 yr) | Bassmaster | Slam or challenge | Recognition | Free | Survey/legacy |
| IGFA Slam and Trophy Clubs (Trout Grand Slam, Bass Royal Slam, etc.)Catches per IGFA rules | IGFA | Slam or challenge, Trophy and master angler | Hand-signed certificate; listing in World Record Game Fishes | IGFA fees | Printable app |
| roughfish.com Lifelist / June Species ContestSpecies lifelist; month-long species count | roughfish.com community | Slam or challenge | Community ranking | Free | Yes |