Provides rewards to encourage anglers to report and live release bass 8 pounds and larger in Florida
TrophyCatch:
• Provides reward incentives to encourage anglers to report and live release trophy largemouth bass (more than 8 pounds) in Florida.
• Creates public/private partnerships to protect trophy bass, promote fishing, and support conservation programs.
• Documents and awards trophy catches so that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission can continue to learn more about produc
06/20/2026
Bigger than me?
Youth angler Wyatt had his hands full with this awesome 9 lbs. 4 oz. catch from Pasco County! Many adult bass anglers are still waiting to someday catch one this size. Wyatt, you are off to an amazing start and TrophyCatch definitely expects to see more catches from you. Congratulations!
06/18/2026
It’s the perfect day to drop a line and celebrate National Go Fishing Day! Hope to see you out on the water. Check the link below to find a spot near you among the many available here in Florida, the Fishing Capital of the World!
https://myfwc.com/fishing/freshwater/sites-forecasts/
06/18/2026
Monthly Lunker Leader
Congratulations to Lunker Leader Matthew Walkup, who caught-and-released 3 bass weighing a total of 26 lbs. 3 oz! He wins a pair of BAJÍO Sunglasses for spotting the big ones! Keep casting and sending in those Lunker Club bass for your chance to win in the next round.
06/17/2026
Nassau County bounty
Shorebound bassers can catch trophies too! William Wikan caught-and-released this 8 lbs. 10 oz. fish in Nassau County. For tips on fishing from shore, check this article:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/3f312e8
Lake County can offer both peaceful waters and the adventure of big bass!
06/13/2026
Lunker Club lucky
Here's a look at one of Yuan Yao's biggest recent catches! This 10 lbs. 3 oz. Trophy Club bass was in addition to another 6 Lunker Club bass that won him last month's Lunker Leader prize of a Shimano North America Fishing rod and reel. All these bass were released to swim another day. Nicely done with an awesome collection of catches, Yuan!
06/11/2026
'Find Your Own Fish' might be our new favorite fishing advice. 🎣 Check out how our partners at AFTCO are bringing that mindset to life.
06/18/2026