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FISH CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY, CANADA

Trophy Fish. Officially Certified.

The Fish Certification Authority is an independent body that certifies qualifying trophy catches in Canada.

Independent review for qualifying trophy catches

Submissions typically reviewed within 5–7 days
Downloadable digital certificates for approved catches
QR VERIFIED CERTIFICATION
Approved catches receive a Certificate ID, a verification page, and a Hall of Fame listing. Grand Master is a recognition level, not a separate listing gate.

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Qualifying Species

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Certification Levels

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Verified Records

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Canadian Recognition Standard
HOW IT WORKS

From Catch to Certified.

Three steps stand between your catch and a permanent place in the FCA Hall of Fame.
01

Submit Your Catch

Select your species, enter your measurement, catch date, and body of water. Upload up to three photographs that clearly show the fish against a measuring device.

02

Independent Review

Each submission is reviewed against FCA standards within 5–7 days. Species accuracy, measurement validity, and photo documentation are verified before approval is issued.
03

Receive Certification

Approved catches receive a Certificate ID, a permanent verification page, and a Hall of Fame listing.
Recognition Levels
CERTIFICATION LEVELS

Master Angler to Grand Master Angler

Master Angler

One qualifying fish.
ENTRY LEVEL

Ultimate Angler

1 qualifying fish from each of 5 different species.
1 qualifying fish from each of 5 different species

Virtuoso Angler

1 qualifying fish from each of 10 different species.
1 qualifying fish from each of 10 different species

Grand Master Angler

1 qualifying fish from each of 20 different species.
1 qualifying fish from each of 20 different species
FCA HALL OF FAME

Certified Trophy Records.

All approved catches are published publicly and searchable by angler name, species, body of water, or Certificate ID.

Certificate ID Angler Species Length Location Catch Date Record
No certified catches have been published yet. Be among the first anglers in the FCA Hall of Fame.

Minimum lengths vary by species and are listed in full on the Rules & Regulations page. All measurements are cm / inches.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Measured. Documented. Verified.

Each submission requires species selection from the official FCA list, a precise length measurement from tip of mouth to tip of tail, catch date, body of water, and up to three photographs that clearly show the fish against a measuring device.

Species must appear on the official FCA qualifying list

Length measured tip to tip, fish laid flat

Photos are optional. If included, show the full fish beside a measuring device.
THE CERTIFICATE

What You Receive.

Every approved catch generates a permanent digital record tied to a Certificate ID and downloadable PDF certificate.

Unique Certificate ID permanently assigned to your catch

QR code linking to your public verification page

Permanent public Hall of Fame listing

Downloadable PDF certificate that is print ready

Public verification page accessible via Certificate ID or QR code

FCA walleye trophy record certificate on a wooden desk
Submit Your Catch for Review

Your Catch Deserves Recognition.

Catch a qualifying fish, follow the measurement standards, and submit online. Once approved, your record is issued a Certificate ID and published permanently in the FCA Hall of Fame.