Free Membership

Join Louisiana Lunkers

Create your free angler profile. Register trophy catches. Compete for the $25,000 State Record Challenge. Membership is always free.

Member Benefits

What You Get as a Member

Register Trophy Catches
Submit qualifying largemouth bass catches for official Louisiana Lunkers verification and leaderboard listing.
Personal Catch History
Track all your registered catches in one place. View your personal records, division achievements, and catch history.
State Record Challenge Eligibility
Only registered members are eligible to claim the $25,000 State Record Challenge prize. Membership is required at the time of the catch.
Award Notifications
Receive email notifications when your catch is verified, your division award is processed, and when annual champion awards are announced.
Member Newsletter
Get the Louisiana Lunkers newsletter with program updates, featured catches, conservation tips, and fishing reports from across Louisiana.
Hall of Fame Recognition
Double-Digit Lunker and above catches earn permanent Hall of Fame recognition. Your catch becomes part of Louisiana fishing history.

State Record Challenge

$25,000

Members are eligible for the $25,000 State Record Challenge. Break 15.97 lbs and claim the prize.

FAQ

Yes. Louisiana Lunkers membership is always free. There are no fees, subscriptions, or hidden costs to join or register catches.

No. Any angler who catches a qualifying largemouth bass in Louisiana waters is eligible to register, regardless of where they live.

Catches must be registered within 30 days of the catch date. Catches made before the program launch date are not eligible for registration.

The minimum qualifying weight for Louisiana Lunkers registration is 8.00 lbs. Fish must be weighed on a certified scale.

After your catch is verified by a program administrator, you will receive an email with instructions for claiming your division award package.