
Fish Records and Awards
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recognizes fishing excellence through
the Angler Recognition Program. The program maintains state record lists for
public and private waters and water body records for all public
lakes, rivers, and bays. Junior Anglers (under 17 years of age) compete
in a separate division. The program issues certificates for several types
of angler achievements.
Starting June 1, 2021, the State Record Other Methods award category is undergoing a transition to be replaced by a State Record All-Tackle award category (largest fish by species caught by any legal means). Any application received after June 1 will now be considered for the State Record All-Tackle category, if applicable. No previous records for the State Record Other Methods category will be revoked. However, once the transition is completed, the listing for State Records Other Methods category will no longer be displayed.
- Search Current Records
- Award Categories
- Submit Your Catch!
- Official Weigh Stations
- Download Application Form
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Angler Recognition Program • (903)670-2275 •
(903)676-2277
anglers@tpwd.texas.gov • 5550 FM 2495 •
Athens, Texas 75752