The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the 2013 results from its Master Angler program. This program recognizes large fish caught by recreational anglers and has been in place since 1973.
This past year, 1,208 anglers representing 23 states and the country of England submitted catches that were recognized as Master Angler fish. That is an increase from the 1,189 fish recognized in 2012. Of the entries accepted, 484 were categorized as “Catch and Keep” and 724 were categorized as “Catch and Release.”
Below is a breakdown of the most popular 2013 Master Angler entries by species:
125 chinook salmon
102 smallmouth bass
90 bluegill
77 rock bass
72 crappie
55 channel catfish
41 muskellunge
38 rainbow trout
Photos of Master Anglers and their catch can be viewed on the Michigan DNR Facebook page.
There were no state-record fish caught in 2013.
Submissions are already being accepted for the 2014 Master Angler program, and will be until Jan.10, 2015. To download an application, visit www.michigan.gov/masterangler. Anglers are encouraged to submit their applications as they catch their fish and to not hold on to them until the end of the year.
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