Adult Division
Anglers have been participating since the 1960s in the ADF&G Trophy Fish Program, which gives special recognition to anglers taking fish that meet minimum weight (trophy certificates) or length standards (catch-and-release certificates) within a species. Trophy fish for both certificates must be legally caught from waters open to the public, in compliance with current ADF&G sport fishing regulations.
There is a Youth Category for the Trophy Fish Program, open to anglers 15 years of age or younger.
Catch-and-Release Certificate
For catch-and-release certificates, it’s best not to remove your fish from the water. Hold it just at the water’s surface while a photograph is quickly taken, then release it into the current. Minimum lengths for catch-and-release certificates are listed in the table below. Not applicable to all species
Catch & Release Affidavit
Trophy Fish Certificate
Minimum weights for trophy fish certificates are listed on the table below. Entries must be weighed in the presence of at least one witness or a Trophy Fish Official, on a scale currently certified by the Division of Weights and Measures.
Trophy Fish Affidavit
Youth Division
The Youth category of the Trophy Fish Program is an opportunity for young anglers to be recognized for catching a trophy fish. This category is open to anglers who are 15 years of age or younger. These rules apply to catch-and-release as well as kept fish.
Catch-and-Release Certificate
For catch-and-release certificates, it’s best not to remove your fish from the water. Hold it just at the water’s surface while a photograph is quickly taken, then release it into the current. Minimum lengths for catch-and-release certificates are listed in the table below. Not applicable to all species.
Catch & Release Affidavit
Trophy Fish Certificate
Minimum weights for trophy fish certificates are listed on the table below. Entries must be weighed in the presence of at least one witness or a Trophy Fish Official, on a scale currently certified by the Division of Weights and Measures.
Trophy Fish Affidavit
For more information, please visit adfg.alaska.gov.
