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Missouri has a long, proud tradition of fishing, and its abundant lakes and streams have produced exceptional fish. MDC has developed the State Record Fish Program to acknowledge and honor anglers who have caught the largest recorded fish from a list of recognized species found in Missouri waters.
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State Record Fish Program Rules
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State Record Fish Program Rules
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- To qualify, the applicant’s fish must:
- be captured by legal methods from Missouri waters,
- be a species included on the Missouri State Record Fish list.
- meet or exceed the current record.
- New open records must meet or exceed the Master Angler minimum weight for that species to be considered.
- Anglers may be recognized in two different categories: “pole and line” or “alternative methods” (this includes trotlines, throwlines, limblines, banklines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, bow, crossbow or atlatl).
- Fish must be weighed on a certified scale in the presence of an employee of the Missouri Department of Conservation.
- The entry must be examined and identified by a Department of Conservation Fisheries Biologist or Conservation Agent familiar with the genus. If these persons cannot identify the species with certainty, they must seek the assistance of a designated fish identification expert. Call (573) 522-4115 ext. 3501 for assistance in finding and contacting the nearest identification expert.
- Genetic testing will be performed by the Missouri Department of Conservation when necessary for positive identification at no cost to the applicant. Potential record fish may be frozen, but should not be mounted or consumed prior to receipt of a letter confirming the record.
- A color photo of the fish is required.
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Think you have a record?
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State Record Fish Entry Form243.61 KB
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State Record Fish Entry Form
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Latest State Record Fish
Alternative method: Throwline: Goldeye
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Weight
lbs.
1 lbs.
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15 oz.
Lake or Stream
Mississippi River
Date
08/06/2000
Angler
Johnnie Lay
Hometown
Queen City, MO
Pole and line: Crappie: White
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Weight
lbs.
4 lbs.
oz.
9 oz.
Lake or Stream
Farm Pond
Date
03/05/2000
Angler
Samuel H. Barbee
Hometown
Poplar Bluff, MO
Pole and line: Mooneye
Classifications
Recognized before the requirement to meet or exceed the Master Angler minimum was instituted.
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Weight
lbs.
0 lbs.
oz.
13 oz.
Lake or Stream
Meramec River
Date
08/18/1999
Angler
Christopher Root
Hometown
Florissant, MO
Alternative method: Bow: Carp: Grass
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Weight
lbs.
71 lbs.
oz.
4 oz.
Lake or Stream
Lake Showme
Date
06/17/1999
Angler
Donald H. Atterberry
Hometown
Memphis, MO
Alternative Method: Trotline: Goggle-eye
Classifications
Recognized before the requirement to meet or exceed the Master Angler minimum was instituted.
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MDC
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Weight
oz.
11 oz.
Lake or Stream
Castor River
Date
07/03/1997
Angler
Eugene Stilts
Hometown
Zalma, MO
Pole and line: Sunfish: Hybrid
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Weight
lbs.
2 lbs.
oz.
3 oz.
Lake or Stream
Farm Pond
Date
06/12/1997
Angler
James E. Closson
Hometown
Marshall, MO
Alternative method: Limb line: Eel: American
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Weight
lbs.
4 lbs.
oz.
3 oz.
Lake or Stream
Castor River
Date
09/17/1996
Angler
David Conrad Ward
Hometown
Advance, MO
Pole and line: Carp: Common
Alternative method: Limb line: Bluegill
Classifications
Recognized before the requirement to meet or exceed the Master Angler minimum was instituted.
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Weight
lbs.
0 lbs.
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10 oz.
Lake or Stream
Table Rock Lake
Date
06/13/1995
Angler
John Hardin
Hometown
Farmers Branch, TX
Pole and line: Redhorse: Black
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Weight
lbs.
1 lbs.
oz.
8 oz.
Lake or Stream
Meramec River
Date
06/03/1995
Angler
Mike B. Jackson
Hometown
Bourbon, MO