Only a few rules apply. The fish must be taken legally by hook and line from Indiana waters. The fish must be caught in public or pri-vate fishing waters where there is no fee. Complete the entry form and send it in with a copy of your fishing license and a good picture of your catch. Even catch and release partici-pants can enter.
Winners receive a certificate and a colorful jacket patch.
Re-cords are kept from year to year to provide biologists a way to monitor fish sizes around the state.