FCA Guide & Outfitter Partner

Help your guests recognize a catch worth remembering
A trophy fish can be the highlight of a fishing trip. Partner with the Fish Certification Authority to help your guests document that achievement and submit their qualifying catches for free digital certification. The FCA Guide and Lodge Partner Program is for fishing guides, lodges, outfitters, and charter operators that want to make catch recognition part of the guest experience.

Become a Guide or Lodge Partner
What your guests receive
(1) When FCA approves a qualifying catch, the angler receives a downloadable digital certificate with a unique certification ID and a QR code linking to its public verification page.
(2) It gives your guest a record of the catch they can save, print, and share after the trip.
(3) Digital catch certification is free. Every submission is reviewed against the applicable FCA requirements.

What FCA provides
Participating businesses receive practical materials to introduce guests to the certification process:
(1) An FCA partner logo and instructions for its use.
(2) A business listing on the FCA website.
(3) A submission QR code and website link to share with guests.
(4) Measurement and photograph instructions.
(5) Printable countertop cards and posters.
(6) Editable promotional graphics and suggested wording.
(7) Opportunities for selected partner and catch features through FCA’s communications.
(8) Promotional features are arranged with FCA and depend on suitable content and scheduling.

How the partnership works
Tell us about your business
Send us your business name, location, services, and the species your guests commonly target. We will review your inquiry and discuss participation.

Receive your partner materials
Once participation is confirmed, use the FCA materials in your lodge, on your website, in booking emails, or during guest briefings.

Help guests document their catches
Introduce the applicable trophy standards before the trip. When a potentially qualifying fish is caught, help the angler obtain clear measurement photographs and record the catch details.

Direct guests to submit
Guests submit through their own FCA accounts. FCA reviews the evidence and issues certification when the catch meets its requirements.

What we ask of partners
Help guests understand the applicable size threshold and measurement method. Encourage careful fish handling, clear photographs, and accurate catch information.

Use the FCA partner logo as supplied and describe the program accurately. Guides and lodge staff can help guests prepare a submission, while FCA remains responsible for certification decisions.

Frequently asked questions
(1) Is certification free for our guests?
Yes. FCA provides free digital certification for qualifying catches that are approved.
(2) Does the guide or lodge issue the certificate?
No. Your team helps guests understand the requirements and document their catches. FCA reviews submissions and issues certificates.
(3) Can we submit on a guest’s behalf?
The standard process is for anglers to submit through their own accounts and complete the required declarations and permissions. Contact FCA before arranging another submission process.
(4) Does every large fish qualify?
Eligibility depends on the species, location, applicable threshold, and supporting evidence. Check the current requirements before advising a guest that a catch may qualify.
(5) Does partnership certify our guiding or accommodation services?
The FCA partner designation identifies participation in the catch-certification program. It does not assess or certify guiding, accommodation, or other business services.

Become an FCA guide or lodge partner
Tell us where you operate and what your guests fish for. We will help you introduce FCA certification into your guest experience.