Recognitions
Many organizations are offering awards based on the fish you catch here are a few:
International Game Fish Association
The IGFA offers many types of recognition’s,
Catch Certificate
Got a catch you’re proud of, but isn’t quite big enough for a record? Now you can commemorate it with an IGFA Catch Certificate. IGFA now offers certificates for both fresh and salt water species and getting one couldn’t be easier. Simply download an application – all that’s needed is the angler’s name, species, date of catch, place of catch and estimated weight. Each certificate features a beautiful selection of fresh or saltwater fish species, a gold embossed IGFA logo and President’s signature. At a price of $20 each, it’s a great way to venerate any catch. For any questions, please contact Jack Vitek at jvitek@igfa.org or 954-924-4246.
IGFA Trophy Clubs
The IGFA’s Trophy Fish Clubs recognize individual trophy game fish catches for the eligible freshwater and saltwater species. To qualify for an IGFA Trophy Fish Club, the fish must meet either the required length or required weight necessary for each species. All Trophy Fish Club applications require a photo of the angler and the fish. Club members receive a custom, hand-signed certificate, and are permanently listed online, and in IGFA’s World Record Game Fishes book.
IGFA Slams and Trophy Clubs
The IGFA’s Slam & Trophy Clubs recognize outstanding angling achievements through the Trophy Fish Clubs, Grand Slam Clubs, and Royal Slam Clubs.
All catches, past and present, can be submitted for IGFA’s Slam & Trophy Fish Clubs provided that all of the necessary documentation can be provided and the catch was made in accordance with IGFA’s International Angling Rules. The IGFA encourages all fish in these clubs be released alive whenever possible.
Catch a Florida Memory
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Saltwater Angler Recognition programs promote conservation-minded fishing practices while providing rewards and recognition to new and experienced anglers alike.
Submit catches for one or more of the programs below and you can be recognized when you Catch a Florida Memory. Visit Submit Catches or click on the links below to learn more (log in required).
Saltwater Grand Slams
A challenge to catch three specified fish species in a 24-hour period out of nine categories.
Saltwater Fish Life List
A challenge to catch 71 specified species of saltwater fish throughout your lifetime.
Saltwater Reel Big Fish
Recognizes anglers for extraordinarily-sized catches of 30 specified saltwater species.
Florida Saltwater Fishing Records
State all-tackle records for the harvest of the heaviest fishes caught in Florida waters.
CCA Florida Star Program
This program requires you to be pre-registered prior to catching a Tagged fish. We recommend you pre-register prior to your charter.