How to Participate

Overview

Caught the big one? The Florida Angler’s Recognition Program, presented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, makes a memorable experience even more rewarding. An exclusive certificate displaying the type of fish caught and other great prizes and benefits await anglers who achieve Big Catch recognition, and the new TrophyCatch program for bass adds bigger benefits for a bigger catch! The programs feature both adult and youth categories with additional recognition for anglers who release their fish or accomplish multiple catches of the same or different species.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was constitutionally created by citizens to exercise the regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to wild animal life and freshwater aquatic life, and it also exercises regulatory authority over marine life.