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Big Catch Eligible Species


 

PLEASE NOTE: These are NOT State Record sizes. Current State Records are available HERE.

The following species are eligible for a Big Catch Certificate from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Check the specific species for the Big Catch qualifying sizes. Remember you only need to exceed the length or weight stipulated for adults or youth (under 16 years of age) to qualify. All fish must be caught legally, including a proper freshwater license or exemption, in Florida waters using an active hook-and-line method (bush hooks, snatch hooks, set lines, trotlines are excluded). A Big Catch Poster with these minimum qualifying sizes is also available, with illustrations of each fish to help you identify them. You can determine their range in Florida by visiting the Fish Range Finder.

Also find out about our challenging multi-species Bass Slam, Bream Slam, and Exotic Slam at the FAQ Page!

Images are courtesy of Duane Raver, Jr. and Diane Rome Peebles.

Black Bass
Panfish
Temperate Bass
Catfish
Other Native
Other Non-Native

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This program is brought to you by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and our conservation partners. The FWC mission is "Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people." These programs collect valuable data through citizen-science, encourage fishing and conservation and bring enjoyment to Florida anglers.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399. For program or prizing questions please email us at [email protected] or call 1-855-FL-Trophy (1-855-358-7674). For non-TrophyCatch questions try AskFWCCopyright 2013. All rights reserved. Fish images by Duane Raver, Jr. and Diane Rome Peebles. Read about privacy - Read our terms