The FWC has released a new video detailing the steps to take if you reel in a potential state record bass.
Here’s a quick guide:
- Contact the FWC: Reach out to them immediately via their online form or call a regional office to confirm your fish’s species and potential record weight.
- Obtain a certified weight: An FWC employee must witness the fish being weighed on a certified scale. They’ll guide you on how to do this.
Read: Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report – July 11, 2024
Don’t worry about false alarms – they happen often! Just have a clear photo of the fish on a scale showing its weight.
While the current state record bass, caught in 1986, weighs a hefty 17.27 pounds, recent catches in the TrophyCatch program suggest a new record could be on the horizon.
Even if you don’t break a record, you can still get recognition for your big catches! Join FWC’s TrophyCatch program and win prizes for releasing bass 8 pounds or larger. Visit TrophyCatch.com to learn more.
Check out the current state records at BigCatchFlorida.com and good luck out there, anglers!
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