Angler Recognition Program
“Trophy-sized fish” that are caught in Virginia waters can be registered through the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources' Angler Recognition Program. This program grants:
Trophy Fish Awards: Certificates for registration of trophy size fish.
Expert Angler Awards: Certificates and patches for registration of 10 trophy fish of the same species.
Master Angler Awards I-V: Certificates and patches for registration of 5 trophy fish of different species. Five successive levels.
Angler of the Month: Pins for registration of the largest trophy fish of each species, by certified weight, each month.
Angler of the Year: Pins for registration of the largest trophy fish of each species, by certified weight, each year.
Creel of the Year: Recognizes the angler who catches and registers the most trophy-sized fish from January 1 through December 31, annually. Accolade presented is determined annually.
Trophy Catch Submissions
Click here to view all Trophy Catch awarded submissions (beta)
Recent Submissions
JOSEPH MARTIN
- 2 Lbs 6 Oz
- All Other Waters
- Brook Trout
- 4/22/2024
JUSTIN MILLS
- 5 Lbs 9 Oz
- Pandapas Pond
- Rainbow Trout
- 4/22/2024
EDMUND LESKO
- Roanoke River
- Brook Trout
- 4/22/2024
DENNIS ROBINSON
- 4 Lbs 3 Oz
- All Other Waters
- Brook Trout
- 4/22/2024
JOSEPH MARTIN
- 2 Lbs 7 Oz
- All Other Waters
- Brook Trout
- 4/22/2024