The DNR Live Release Record Fish program accepts length-only record applications for the catch and live release of selected species in Wisconsin waters. The program is designed to promote the conservation of fisheries resources and quality fishing by encouraging the careful release of trophy-size popular sport species.


Fish must be caught by legal angling methods and released in good condition in the water from which it was caught. Fish can be caught from any water of the state.
Note: Questions with asterisks require answers.

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* 1. Angler information

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* 2. Species Caught

Live release records will be recognized by length only. Fish will be determined by total length measured to the nearest 1/4 inch (longest measurement from the closed mouth to the tip of the compressed tail - see figure at right). Girth around the widest part of the fish should also be measured.

To be certified, new live release records must exceed the existing length record by at least 1/4 inch.

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Measuring the fish

<strong>Measuring the fish</strong>

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* 3. Fish Length and Girth (measured to the nearest quarter of an inch)

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* 4. Catch Date and Time

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Time

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* 5. Waterbody of Catch (in what water was the fish caught?)

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* 6. County of Catch

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* 7. This fish was taken by:

Photographs. - Clear, high-quality, color, side-view photographs of the fish are required. DNR fisheries biologists will identify the species from the photographs. If the biologists are unable to make a conclusive identification from the photographs, the record claim will not be considered.

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* 8. Attach Photo One - the fish lying on its side with a ruler or other measuring device placed beside the fish with the length number clearly visible.

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* 9. Attach Photo Two - the angler and the fish.

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* 10. By submitting photo(s) I agree to the following terms and conditions.


1. By submitting a photograph, you are granting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a non-exclusive license to use and reproduce the photograph for all such purposes as the department may deem appropriate. This just means that you can use your photo however you want, but we can use it, too.

2. DNR is under no obligation to use your photograph in any manner. If it does, however, it may crop, modify, and adapt it as it sees fit or necessary for its promotional use without your consent or review. You also grant DNR the right to use your name or other family member's names in their promotional activities.

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