S A L T W A T E R A N G L E R R E C O G N I T I O N
Saltwater Grand Slams
An FWC Grand Slam is catching three specified fish species in a 24-hour period. Grand
Slams increase the diversity of fish species targeted on fishing trips and recognize anglers
for their achievements. Successful anglers will
not only be awarded a certificate, letter and
t-shirt, but will also receive recognition for
every three or more different Grand Slams
submitted and will win a Grand Prize if all
eligible slams are caught.
9 Grand Slam Categories:
ʄ Inshore Grand Slam – red drum, spotted
seatrout, flounder
ʄ Florida Grand Slam – permit, tarpon,
bonefish
ʄ Family Grand Slam – any three fish in the
same scientific family (i.e. three snapper
species)
ʄ Shoreline Grand Slam – sheepshead, kingfish (whiting), Florida pompano
ʄ Bay & Estuary Grand Slam – mangrove
(gray) snapper, snook, Spanish mackerel
ʄ Nearshore Grand Slam – cobia, tripletail,
king mackerel
ʄ Reefs & Rubble Grand Slam – black sea bass,
gag, gray triggerfish
ʄ Blue Water Grand Slam – dolphinfish, sailfish, wahoo
ʄ Small Fry Grand Slam – pinfish, catfish,
grunt (only for ages 15 and under)
Recognition Tiers:
ʄ 3 different Grand Slams
ʄ 6 different Grand Slams
ʄ All eligible Grand Slams – Grand Slam Master Angler
Saltwater Fish Life List
Similar to a birding life list, the new Saltwater Fish Life List allows anglers to track their
progress at catching 71 particular species of
saltwater fish. Anglers will be recognized for
their achievements as they reach four levels
based upon the number of different fish caught.
Recognition Tiers:
ʄ 10 Fish Club
ʄ 30 Fish Club
ʄ 50 Fish Club
ʄ 71 Fish Club – Life List Master Angler
Catch a Florida Memory –
Saltwater Angler Recognition
Catch a Florida Memory when you participate in one of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s
(FWC) Saltwater Angler Recognition Programs. These programs entice anglers to get involved and learn more about
Florida’s diverse marine resources while adding to an exciting day out on the water.
Saltwater Angler Recognition Programs reward anglers for their fishing efforts, cultivate saltwater fishing interest in new anglers, enhance the experience for seasoned veterans already hooked on fishing, and support marine resource conservation. They also encourage anglers to target more than one
species during fishing trips, thereby decreasing fishing pressure on any given species.
FWC recently unveiled two new Saltwater Angler Recognition programs, the Saltwater Fish Life List and Saltwater Reel Big Fish, plus extra recognition
tiers for completing multiple Saltwater Grand Slams. With all these new opportunities to Catch a Florida Memory, there’s something for every angler to
enjoy in Florida. Learn more and submit catches at CatchaFloridaMemory.com.
Saltwater Reel Big Fish
This size-based program rewards anglers who
catch a memorable-sized saltwater fish in 30
different species categories. To qualify, fish
must be legally caught and meet or exceed a
minimum qualifying length. A photo of the
fish on a measuring device must be submitted,
in addition to a photo of the angler with the
fish. Successful anglers will not only receive
a certificate, letter and t-shirt, but will also
receive recognition for reaching four levels
based upon the total number of different species entered into the program.
Recognition Tiers:
ʄ 5 different species
ʄ 10 different species
ʄ 15 different species
ʄ All 30 different species – Reel Big Master
Angler
Florida Saltwater Fishing Records
State all-tackle records for the heaviest fishes
caught in Florida waters are maintained for 76
marine species in both conventional tackle and
fly fishing categories. Successful anglers will
receive a certificate for their achievement, not to
mention bragging rights. Catches must be made
according to FWC and IGFA angling rules.
Allison M. Stattner
Catherine Longmire
Chance Murphy
Dan Casey
Dave Lunsford
Destiny Murphy
Ed Stell
Eric J Gerlak
Erin Murphy
Eszter Keresztes
Jim Walker
John Dobbins
Katina Zaros
Keith Wohltman
Kurt Schirmer
Lois Osborn
Matthew Daugherty
Nikki Murphy
Noel Castellano
River Torres
Sean McElmurray
Thomas Dolan
Trey Wheeler
William S Davidson Jr
Saltwater Fish Life
List Club Recipients
– 10 Fish Club
S S S S S
L
Nate Durik – Family Grand Slam (3
differen t snapper species)
Kurt Schirme r – Life List
10-Fish Club (dolphin fish)
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Saltwater Grand Slams
An FWC Grand Slam is catching three specified fish species in a 24-hour period. Grand
Slams increase the diversity of fish species targeted on fishing trips and recognize anglers
for their achievements. Successful anglers will
not only be awarded a certificate, letter and
t-shirt, but will also receive recognition for
every three or more different Grand Slams
submitted and will win a Grand Prize if all
eligible slams are caught.
9 Grand Slam Categories:
ʄ Inshore Grand Slam – red drum, spotted
seatrout, flounder
ʄ Florida Grand Slam – permit, tarpon,
bonefish
ʄ Family Grand Slam – any three fish in the
same scientific family (i.e. three snapper
species)
ʄ Shoreline Grand Slam – sheepshead, kingfish (whiting), Florida pompano
ʄ Bay & Estuary Grand Slam – mangrove
(gray) snapper, snook, Spanish mackerel
ʄ Nearshore Grand Slam – cobia, tripletail,
king mackerel
ʄ Reefs & Rubble Grand Slam – black sea bass,
gag, gray triggerfish
ʄ Blue Water Grand Slam – dolphinfish, sailfish, wahoo
ʄ Small Fry Grand Slam – pinfish, catfish,
grunt (only for ages 15 and under)
Recognition Tiers:
ʄ 3 different Grand Slams
ʄ 6 different Grand Slams
ʄ All eligible Grand Slams – Grand Slam Master Angler
Saltwater Fish Life List
Similar to a birding life list, the new Saltwater Fish Life List allows anglers to track their
progress at catching 71 particular species of
saltwater fish. Anglers will be recognized for
their achievements as they reach four levels
based upon the number of different fish caught.
Recognition Tiers:
ʄ 10 Fish Club
ʄ 30 Fish Club
ʄ 50 Fish Club
ʄ 71 Fish Club – Life List Master Angler
Catch a Florida Memory –
Saltwater Angler Recognition
Catch a Florida Memory when you participate in one of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s
(FWC) Saltwater Angler Recognition Programs. These programs entice anglers to get involved and learn more about
Florida’s diverse marine resources while adding to an exciting day out on the water.
Saltwater Angler Recognition Programs reward anglers for their fishing efforts, cultivate saltwater fishing interest in new anglers, enhance the experience for seasoned veterans already hooked on fishing, and support marine resource conservation. They also encourage anglers to target more than one
species during fishing trips, thereby decreasing fishing pressure on any given species.
FWC recently unveiled two new Saltwater Angler Recognition programs, the Saltwater Fish Life List and Saltwater Reel Big Fish, plus extra recognition
tiers for completing multiple Saltwater Grand Slams. With all these new opportunities to Catch a Florida Memory, there’s something for every angler to
enjoy in Florida. Learn more and submit catches at CatchaFloridaMemory.com.
Saltwater Reel Big Fish
This size-based program rewards anglers who
catch a memorable-sized saltwater fish in 30
different species categories. To qualify, fish
must be legally caught and meet or exceed a
minimum qualifying length. A photo of the
fish on a measuring device must be submitted,
in addition to a photo of the angler with the
fish. Successful anglers will not only receive
a certificate, letter and t-shirt, but will also
receive recognition for reaching four levels
based upon the total number of different species entered into the program.
Recognition Tiers:
ʄ 5 different species
ʄ 10 different species
ʄ 15 different species
ʄ All 30 different species – Reel Big Master
Angler
Florida Saltwater Fishing Records
State all-tackle records for the heaviest fishes
caught in Florida waters are maintained for 76
marine species in both conventional tackle and
fly fishing categories. Successful anglers will
receive a certificate for their achievement, not to
mention bragging rights. Catches must be made
according to FWC and IGFA angling rules.
Allison M. Stattner
Catherine Longmire
Chance Murphy
Dan Casey
Dave Lunsford
Destiny Murphy
Ed Stell
Eric J Gerlak
Erin Murphy
Eszter Keresztes
Jim Walker
John Dobbins
Katina Zaros
Keith Wohltman
Kurt Schirmer
Lois Osborn
Matthew Daugherty
Nikki Murphy
Noel Castellano
River Torres
Sean McElmurray
Thomas Dolan
Trey Wheeler
William S Davidson Jr
Saltwater Fish Life
List Club Recipients
– 10 Fish Club
S S S S S
L
Nate Durik – Family Grand Slam (3
differen t snapper species)
Kurt Schirme r – Life List
10-Fish Club (dolphin fish)
20 July 1, 2017
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
61