Annual Big Fish Contest
RELEASED FISH ONLY
Must be a current club member to participate.
Rules and Regulations
ALL FISH SUBMITTED MUST BE RELEASED IN THE WATER IT WAS CAUGHT IN IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEASUREMENT AND PHOTO!
MINIMUM LENGTH STANDARDS
Largemouth Bass - 16 Inches
Muskellunge - 40 Inches
Northern Pike - 28 Inches
Smallmouth Bass - 16 Inches
Walleye - 20 Inches
* Affidavits must be turned in within 30 days of your catch to qualify for awards.
*All affidavits must be submitted by November 15th.
You must have a witness present during your catch OR submit a dated photo (*if fishing alone) for your submission to qualify for the Annual Big Fish Contest.
Photo must have all aspects of the measuring device visible in the picture and follow all rules listed in #2.
Photo must have the entire fish visible in the picture from nose to tail.
When measuring your fish:
Measuring device must be placed UNDER the fish.
Measuring a fish from nose to tail over the top of the fish is not acceptable.
The mouth of the fish must be closed.
The tail of the fish must be pinched for the measurement.
If the fish has been on a stringer of any kind, it does not qualify for an affidavit.
No “Bait Shop” type photos are allowed.
Submit Your 2025 Affidavits
Awards
Trophies (AKA Bragging Rights!)
1st & 2nd place trophies are awarded for the two largest fish submitted in each category. Trophies to be awarded in each category for both in state & out of state catches. Valid entries must adhere to all rules & regulations including minimum lengths & release requirements.
Master Angler (AKA Ultimate Bragging Rights!)
Master Angler plaques are awarded to any and all club members who submit at least one valid affidavit meeting at least minimum length requirements for each fish species in the annual big fish contest.
Entries accepted from November 16th – November 15th of the following year. Prizes to be awarded at the annual club Christmas party.
Raffle
In addition to the Annual Big Fish Contest awards, two winners will be drawn for raffle prizes. First prize is a $100 gift card to a local bait & tackle shop and the second prize is a $50 gift card.
Each valid affidavit form submitted throughout the year meeting minimum length & release requirements equals 1 raffle entry. The more affidavits submitted the more raffle entries you get!
In State
Smallmouth Bass
1st: Bob Bendlin, 22 1/4”
2nd: Lance Lundbeck, 21 1/2”
Largemouth Bass
1st: Kelly Cook, 21 1/2”
2nd: Paul Daniels, 20 3/4”
Walleye
1st: Tim Hilbert, 29 1/4”
2nd: Kevin Kuiper, 27 3/4”
2nd: Kelly Cook, 27 3/4”
Northern
1st: Kelly Cook, 37”
2nd: Bob Bendlin, 35 1/2"
2023 Big Fish Award Recipients
Out of State
Smallmouth Bass
1st: David Woodcock, 19 1/2”
Largemouth Bass
1st: Harrison Daniels, 17 3/4”
Walleye
1st: Patricia Thomsen, 30 1/2”
2nd: Dennis Youngers, 28”
Northern
1st: Dennis Youngers, 40”
2nd: Barry Kruse, 37 1/2”
Master Angler
In State - Largemouth Bass: (left to right) Kelly Cook, Paul Daniels
In State - Northern: (left to right) Bob Bendlin, Kelly Cook
In State - Smallmouth Bass: (left to right) Bob Bendlin, Lance Lundbeck
In State - Walleye: (left to right) Kelly Cook, Tim Hilbert, (not pictured) Kevin Kuiper
Out of State - Largemouth Bass: Harrison Daniels
Out of State - Northern: (left to right) Barry Kruse, Dennis Youngers
Out of State - Walleye: (left to right) Patricia Thomsen, Dennis Youngers
Rules and Regulations
ALL FISH SUBMITTED MUST BE RELEASED IN THE WATER IT WAS CAUGHT IN IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEASUREMENT AND PHOTO!
MINIMUM LENGTH STANDARDS
Largemouth Bass - 16 Inches
Muskellunge - 40 Inches
Northern Pike - 28 Inches
Smallmouth Bass - 16 Inches
Walleye - 20 Inches
* Affidavits must be turned in within 30 days of your catch to qualify for awards.
*All affidavits must be submitted by November 15th.
You must have a witness present during your catch OR submit a dated photo (*if fishing alone) for your submission to qualify for the Annual Big Fish Contest.
Photo must have all aspects of the measuring device visible in the picture and follow all rules listed in #2.
Photo must have the entire fish visible in the picture from nose to tail.
When measuring your fish:
Measuring device must be placed UNDER the fish.
Measuring a fish from nose to tail over the top of the fish is not acceptable.
The mouth of the fish must be closed.
The tail of the fish must be pinched for the measurement.
If the fish has been on a stringer of any kind, it does not qualify for an affidavit.
No “Bait Shop” type photos are allowed.
You may also submit your affidavit by email or mail. Click here to download the form and instructions on where to send it.