Catch of the Month

Record Black Drum Catch and Release

Scott Likwartz caught this enormous Black Drum out of Galveston Bay on September 9, 2023. The fish measured 41 inches in length and was caught on a rod and reel with a whole crab acting as bait. Angler Scott Likwartz earned a Water Body Release Record and a Big Fish Award for this marvelous catch, and the drum was released to swim another day!

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One interesting photo will be selected by our staff and showcased on the Angler Recognition Program website each month. Send us a good photograph of the fish and the angler and your catch may be selected!

Submission Guidelines:

Photos must be submitted in conjunction with an ARP application for any of our award categories.
Photos may be mailed or emailed but must be high quality and clear.

For more information, contact:

Angler Recognition Program • (903) 670-2275 • (903) 676-2277
anglers@tpwd.texas.gov • 5550 FM 2495 • Athens, Texas 75752