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Angler Recognition Program Fish Records and Awards

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recognizes fishing excellence through its Angler Recognition Program. The program maintains state record lists for public and private waters and water body records for all public lakes, rivers, and bays. The program also issues certificates for other types of angler achievements.

For State and Water Body Records, Junior Anglers (under 17 years of age) compete in a separate division. If a junior angler's catch beats an All-Ages record, the young angler will receive recognition in both divisions.

Use the forms and links on this page to search current state and water body records. Browse the links at left to review the types of awards available and learn how you can submit your catch.

State Records

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Water Body Records

  1. Coastal Waters
  2. Rivers and Streams
  3. Lakes and Ponds (Please choose a travel region)
    Clickable Map of Texas Travel Regions   Panhandle Plains Prairies & Lakes Piney Woods South Texas Plains Hill Country Big Bend Gulf Coast Lakes

For more information, contact:

Joedy Gray–Inland Fisheries • (512) 389-8037 • anglers@tpwd.state.tx.us
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department • 4200 Smith School Road • Austin, Texas 78744