Awards & Recognition
Prizes & Awards
Every verified trophy catch earns official recognition and a prize package scaled to the size of your fish. From your first 8-pounder to a Legacy Lunker over 13 lbs — Louisiana Lunkers honors every milestone.
Louisiana Lunker
$40–$75 estimated value
- Official Louisiana Lunkers certificate
- Louisiana Lunkers decal set
- State Lakes Apparel merchandise discount
- Permanent leaderboard listing
- Digital badge for social media
Double-Digit Lunker
$150–$250 estimated value
- Commemorative engraved plaque
- Louisiana Lunkers apparel package
- Sponsor merchandise bundle
- Hall of Fame recognition
- All Louisiana Lunker tier awards
Elite Lunker
$350–$600 estimated value
- Premium engraved trophy
- Custom State Lakes trophy fish canvas
- Premium apparel and merchandise package
- Featured angler spotlight on website
- All Double-Digit Lunker tier awards
Legacy Lunker
$1,000–$2,000 estimated value
- Replica mount benefits package
- Premium sponsor prize packages
- Permanent Legacy Lunker Hall of Fame induction
- Special recognition ceremony invitation
- All Elite Lunker tier awards
All prizes are proposed and subject to sponsorship confirmation, verification, availability, and final official rules. Prize values are estimates and may vary.
Ultimate Prize
$25,000
State Record Challenge
Break the Louisiana largemouth bass state record of 15.97 lbs and claim the biggest prize in Louisiana fishing history.
15.97
lbs to beat
Annual Awards
Year-End Champion Recognition
At the end of each program year, Louisiana Lunkers recognizes the top anglers across all divisions at the annual Louisiana Lunkers Awards. Annual champions receive special recognition, additional prizes, and a permanent place in the Louisiana Lunkers Hall of Fame.
Angler of the Year
Awarded to the angler with the single heaviest verified catch of the program year.
Division Champions
Top catch in each of the four divisions recognized with additional prizes and Hall of Fame induction.
Conservation Award
Recognized angler who demonstrated exceptional commitment to catch-and-release and fisheries conservation.
Youth Angler Award
Presented to the top qualifying catch by an angler 17 years of age or younger.
Ready to Earn Your Award?
Register your qualifying catch and claim your place in Louisiana fishing history.