Trophy Fish Print Your Certificate
Trophy Fish Award Certificates and Pins
Congratulations on your outstanding catch. Please select the type of fish from the tables below. The link will open a fillable PDF certificate. You can enter the details about your catch and your name, save, and print! Trophy Fish Pins - To request your freshwater trophy fish pin, please email, using the link below, to let us know if it is your 1st trophy fish, your 5th, or your 10th.- Request a freshwater pin
- Marine Pin/Certificate sent after review and acceptance of your submittal.
Freshwater fish criteria and link to self-print certificate
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Common Name |
Minimum Weight |
Minimum Length |
|---|---|---|
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3 pounds |
35 inches |
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5 pounds |
25 inches |
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Atlantic Salmon |
15 pounds |
31 inches |
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12 ounces |
10 inches |
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7 pounds |
24 inches |
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2 pounds |
17 inches |
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2 pounds |
15 inches |
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5 pounds |
22 inches |
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2 pounds |
15 inches |
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5 pounds |
27 inches |
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4 pounds |
22 inches |
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| Common Carp | 20 pounds | 34 inches |
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1.5 pounds |
14 inches |
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1.75 pounds |
16 inches |
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| Lake Trout | 14 pounds | 32 inches |
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6 pounds |
22 inches |
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10 pounds |
35 inches |
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8 ounces |
9 inches |
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4 pounds |
21 inches |
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8 ounces |
9 inches |
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12 ounces |
11 inches |
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4 pounds |
21 inches |
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12 ounces |
10 inches |
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4 pounds |
18 inches |
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| Tiger Muskie (hybrid of Pike and Muskellunge) | 12 pounds | 40 inches |
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2 pounds |
17 inches |
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5 pounds |
23 inches |
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4 pounds |
20 inches |
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2 pounds |
15 inches |
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3 pounds |
15 inches |
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2 pounds |
15 inches |
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1 pound |
13 inches |
Saltwater species
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Common Name |
Minimum Weight |
Minimum Length |
|---|---|---|
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30 lbs |
40 inches |
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3 lbs |
35 inches |
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4 lbs |
20 inches |
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20 lbs |
40 inches |
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2 lbs |
14 inches |
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4 lbs |
20 inches |
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8 lbs |
22 inches |
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| Blue Crab |
8 inches | 8 inches |
|
100 lbs |
BLE (99") |
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175 lbs |
BLE (54") |
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400 lbs |
60 inches |
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12 lbs |
32 inches |
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| Chub Mackerel | ||
| Clearnose Skate | ||
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1.5 lbs |
12 inches |
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45 lbs |
48 inches |
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| Grey Triggerfish | ||
|
1.75 lbs |
18 inches |
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5 lbs |
24 inches |
|
|
175 lbs |
BLE (83") |
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| Northern Kingfish | ||
|
1 lb |
10 inches |
|
|
15 lbs |
34 inches |
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Sandbar (Brown) Shark |
prohibited |
prohibited |
|
2.5 lbs |
16 inches |
|
| Spanish Mackerel | ||
|
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10" mantle |
|
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35 lbs |
45 inches |
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| Striped Sea Robin | ||
|
6 lbs |
25 inches |
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100 lbs |
BLE (47") |
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200 lbs |
BLE (54") |
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| Tilefish | ||
|
5 lbs |
24 inches |
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80 lbs |
BLE (66") |
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1.5 lbs |
14 inches |
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2.5 lbs |
17 inches |
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Winter Skate |
10 lbs |
36 inches |
|
150 lbs |
60 inches |
Please contact the Fisheries Division with any questions.
Phone: 860-424-FISH (3474)
E-mail: deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov
Content last updated in April 2026