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EST. 2025 // OFFICIAL STANDARD

The North American Standard for Trophy Fish Certification

Every trophy catch deserves a permanent record. Submit your catch, receive independent verification, and walk away with an official certificate you can display with pride.

10k+

Certified Records

38

Qualifying Species

100%

Independently Verified

Meet the Team

North American Standard.

The Fish Certification Authority (FCA) is an independent verification body dedicated to the preservation of angling history. We provide a permanent record for qualifying recreational catches in Canada.

We don’t sell trophies. We certify achievement. From Master Angler to Hall of Fame, your catch is audited, recorded, and cemented in history.

Classification tiers and recognition standards
Coming Soon

Future Award Levels

These multi-species certification levels are planned for a later phase. Current submissions still follow the standard approved-catch certificate flow.

Master Angler

Awarded for 1 qualifying fish.

Ultimate Angler

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

Virtuoso Angler

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

Grand Master Angler

Awarded for 1 qualifying fish from each of 20 different species.

Certificate preview and official record format
PDF Certificate

Official Documentation.

Successful applicants receive the FCA Certificate, a digital record tied to a Certificate ID and public verification page.
Includes: Certificate ID, QR code, and verification page.
FCA Certificate

The Document

This is the official FCA certificate issued after approval, linking your catch to a verification page with Certificate ID and QR code for proof anywhere.

Submit Catch

Submit Your Catch

Record only verified trophy fish that meet the minimum length requirements for the species.

Provide accurate measurements and catch details for review.

How to Measure Your Catch

For a valid submission, measure the fish with the mouth closed and the tail compressed along a flat measuring tape or ruler.

Record the total length from the tip of the nose to the longest point of the tail.

Photos are optional. If included, show the entire fish aligned with the measuring tape.

Catch Submission Form

Trophy fish only. We’ll review your submission within 5–7 days and issue your certificate after approval.

You must be logged in to submit a catch.

Your account links submissions to your record and certificate.

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Angler Details

Catch Details

Minimum required for selected species: Select a species

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Evidence

Upload clear photos confirming the fish's length and catch details.

High-quality photographs are required. Showing the fish alongside a measuring device.

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DIGITAL RECORDS

Verified Certificates.

FCA recognition is issued through approved digital certificates, verification pages, and Hall of Fame listings for qualifying catches.
Verified catches receive an official FCA digital record