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Trophy Fish/Master Angler Award

Program

Anglers who catch exceptional fish by pole and line methods may qualify for the Trophy Fish/Master Angler Awards Program.

Eligible Species and Minimum Lengths in Inches
Blue Catfish 35
Bluegill 10
Bowfin 25
Brook Trout 11
Brown Trout 20
Bullhead Catfish 14
Carp 35
Chain Pickerel 24
Channel Catfish 28
Crappie 15
Flathead Catfish 35
Freshwater Drum 25
Gar 40
Hybrid Striped Bass 23
Kentucky Bass 16
Largemouth Bass 23
Muskellunge 40
Rainbow Trout 20
Redbreast Sunfish 10
Redear Sunfish 10
Rock Bass 10
Sauger 18
Smallmouth Bass 20
Striped Bass 36
Walleye 25
White Bass 16
Yellow Perch 10 
Applications and requirements for the program are available by writing
Trophy Fish/Master Angler Program, Fisheries Div., #1 Sportsman's Lane.,
Frankfort, KY 40601, or call (502) 564-3596.
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