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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
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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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Review Process

Canada

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

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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
FCA-7132-20260507 Nolan mobile Phelps Arctic Char 999 cm Www 2026-05-04 View
FCA-6660-20260318 Nolan Phelps Cisco (Tullibee) 40 in Lake Winnipeg 2026-03-18 View
FCA-6751-20260319 Nolan Phelps Lake Trout 89 in Great Slave Lake 2026-03-19 View
FCA-3429-20260228 Ethan Clarke Arctic Grayling 32 in Great Bear Lake 2026-02-28 View
FCA-3446-20260228 Avery Cole Black Crappie 36 cm Lake Winnipeg 2026-02-28 View
FCA-4051-20260302 Marcus Allen Goldeye 15 in Red River 2026-03-02 View
FCA-3620-20260301 Liam Carter Largemouth Bass 18 in Lake of the Woods 2026-03-01 View
FCA-5361-20260306 Verified Angler Lake Sturgeon 43 in Lake Winnipeg 2026-03-06 View
FCA-6778-20260320 Jordan Hale Arctic Char 50 in Lake Manitoba 2026-03-20 View
FCA-7119-20260507 Nolan Phelps Arctic Char 111 cm www 2026-05-04 View
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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.
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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

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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.

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