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Any angler who catches, by pole or line, any of the eligible fish species that meets the length requirements may qualify for the Kentucky Trophy Fish Program. Additionally, there is also a Master Angler category for anglers who catch three different qualifying Kentucky Trophy Fish species. Species must be caught in Kentucky waters but cannot be taken from pay lakes, hatcheries or commercial propagation facilities.
A New Trophy Fish & Master Angler Program is coming this year!Please check back for details this summer!
While the new program is being finalized, anglers can still submit their Trophy Fish applications. An angler who wishes to submit their catch will need to register online here. A picture of your catch must be submitted with the application. The department may use submitted photos for promotional purposes. For those anglers without internet access, options are still available. Ask a friend, relative or neighbor with internet access for help in registering your catch. You can also visit a public library that offers internet access for public use. Questions about the procedure can be addressed by calling 502-892-4527 or by email at fw.fisheries@ky.gov.
The KDFWR reserves the privilege of adding/deleting species or changing minimum size requirements at any time to improve the quality or equitability of the program.