Fisheries Angler Recognition

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Trophy Black Bass Certificate Program

Trophy Black Bass program was adopted by the Fish and Game Commission in February, 1993 under the Black Bass Conservation and management Act of 1980.

The purpose of the Program is to provide a reasonable opportunity for an angler to catch a trophy-sized black bass at designated waters. As part of the Trophy Black Bass program the CDFG maintains records of anglers who catch a trophy size bass and submit a recognition application form to the Department.

Verified catches are entered into Department databases and provide information on trophy fish catches to managers. Anglers will receive a frameable certificate documenting their catch and if the fish is released back to the water, an attractive California Trophy Black Bass Program Catch and Release hat/lapel pin.

• Informational Flyer and Recognition Application (.pdf)