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TENNESSEE ANGLER RECOGNITION PROGRAM

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is initiating a new program that acknowledges outstanding catches of fish by anglers in Tennessee. The announcement of the new Tennessee Angler Recognition Program was made at the January meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission. This new program is designed to recognize anglers for their exceptional sportfish accomplishments, to encourage catch and release of trophy fish, and to provide the TWRA with information on large fish caught throughout the state.

Anglers of any age who meet or exceed qualifying lengths of the fish listed below, can apply. Once approved, an angler will receive a color reproduction of the species of fish that they caught on a certificate suitable for framing. Renowned wildlife artist Joseph R. Tomelleri has provided the artwork depicting each species of fish.

The following must be met to qualify:

1) The fish must have been caught on or after January 1, 2003.

2) It must meet or exceed the minimum length.

3) It must have been legally caught in Tennessee waters by sportfishing methods only (rod and reel or cane pole).

4) The length of the fish must be verified by either a witness or a photograph.
A $5 processing fee, per application, must also be enclosed.

Brochures, which include a description of the program as well as a trophy fish application, will soon be available at most bait shops and license agents across the state. These brochures can also be picked up at all TWRA regional offices. For further information about this program, call the Fish Management Division in Nashville at 615-781-6575 or look it up on the TWRA web site at www.tnwildlife.org .

MINIMUM TROPHY FISH LENGTHS

Species Length (inches)
Largemouth Bass 22"
Walleye 28"
Spotted Bass 18"
Muskellunge 40"
Smallmouth Bass 20"
Brook Trout 10"
Striped Bass 40"
Brown Trout 26"
Cherokee Bass (Hybrid) 30"
Rainbow Trout 24"
White Bass 18"
Lake Trout 28"
Crappie (Black or White) 14"
Channel Catfish 30"
Bluegill 10"
Blue Catfish 34"
Redear Sunfish 11"
Flathead Catfish 34"
Rock Bass 10"
Common Carp 34"
Sauger 20"



 

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