Master Angler
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is pleased to provide a program that recognizes the catch of trophy-sized fish from our phenomenal waters. There are three levels of achievement: Master Angler, Trophy Angler and Ultimate Angler.
Master Angler
Catch one fish of a qualifying length.
Trophy Angler
Catch any five species of a qualifying length.
Ultimate Angler
Catch any 10 species of a qualifying length.
Who?
Open to all anglers -- resident and nonresident.
How?
Fish must be caught with legal methods and during open seasons in Wyoming.
When?
Entries can be made anytime for fish caught after June 1, 2019.
Limitations
Anglers are limited to one Master Angler entry per species, per calendar year. Submissions for Trophy Angler and Ultimate Angler have no time limitations.
Entries
Each entry must be accompanied by one side-view photograph, preferably with either the angler or another object (e.g., ruler) that can be used to validate length.
Qualifications
Qualifying fish must meet or exceed the minimum length established for that species. Length is defined as the total length of the fish (nearest 1/2 inch), from the snout to the tip of the pinched tail.
How to measure a fish
Take the total length of a fish in inches, as measured in a straight line along a flat surface, from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail. For the Master Angler program, qualifying fish must meet or exceed the minimum length established for that species.
Species list
| Species Name | Minimum Qualifying Length (Inches) | Species Image |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 16 | Show Species Illustration |
| Brown Trout | 23 | Show Species Illustration |
| Burbot | 28 | Show Species Illustration |
| Channel Catfish | 28 | Show Species Illustration |
| Crappie | 12 | Show Species Illustration |
| Cutthroat Trout | 18 | Show Species Illustration |
| Freshwater Drum | 22 | Show Species Illustration |
| Golden Trout | 16 | Show Species Illustration |
| Grayling | 16 | Show Species Illustration |
| Kokanee | 20 | Show Species Illustration |
Master Angler award recipients
| First Name Sort descending | Last Name | Species | Measure (Inches) | Location | Date of catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | Olsen | Cutthroat Trout | 18 | Lower Sunshine Reservoir | 02/04/2024 |
| Alexander | Olsen | Shovelnose Sturgeon | 32.5 | Bighorn River | 04/02/2021 |
| Alexis | Smith | Cutthroat Trout | 18 | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 05/07/2020 |
| Alfred | Haley | Rainbow Trout | 21 | Lake Pearson | 02/10/2024 |
| Alice | Sherwood | Rainbow Trout | 20 | Muddy Guard Reservoir #1 | 10/30/2021 |
