Fish Records and Awards

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recognizes fishing excellence through its 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 also issues certificates for other types of angler achievements.

Use the links on this page to search current records, review the types of awards available and learn how to submit your catch.

Special Notice: Angler Recognition Award processing has resumed, processing awards in the order they were received. June 2020 submissions are in process as of January 04, 2020.

Catch of the Month

• Search Current Records
• Award Categories
• Weight Records
• Length Records
• Elite Anglers
• Other Awards
• Submit Your Catch!
  • Official Weigh Stations
  • Download Application Form (PDF 587.4 KB)