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Records & Awards Links:
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Links
Additional
Information:
Angler Recognition Program Application
Form 
(PDF 587.4 KB)
(PDF 587.4 KB) 
Catch of the Month
Five Award Catch
Cade Childress caught this record-breaking blue catfish on March 2, 2021 in Lake Tawakoni. The fish measured 50.75 inches in length and weighed 72.4 pounds! Cade won five awards for his catch: Jr. State Record, Jr. Waterbody Record, Jr. State Catch & Release Record, Jr. Waterbody Catch & Release Record, and a Big Fish Award.
Congratulations, Cade!
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:
Inland Fisheries • (512) 389-4444 •
anglers@tpwd.texas.gov
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department • 4200 Smith School Road •
Austin, Texas 78744