GAINESVILLE — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission TrophyCatch hosts the top eight bass this weekend.
The TrophyCatch Hall of Fame is set from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd.
“This event celebrates anglers who caught and released Florida bass weighing 13 pounds or more,” the FWC stated in a news release. “Watch the awards ceremony, celebrate these outstanding catches and then hear from the TrophyCatch team about exciting new updates for the upcoming landmark Season 15 of the popular program.”
The program, is a “key initiative” of FWC to “promote and conserve Florida’s world-class bass fishing,” it stated.
The program invites people who fish to submit bass catches that weigh 8 pounds or more, it noted.
“Since its launch in 2012, TrophyCatch has grown into a widespread community of dedicated anglers committed to fishing responsibly while celebrating their catches,” the news release stated. “Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the achievements of fellow anglers and learn more about the future of bass fishing in Florida.”
It also noted that TrophyCatch Season 15 has started.
‘It’s your chance to help showcase Florida’s world-class bass,” it stated.
It is searching for the first bass to 15 pounds or more, it noted. It opened Oct. 1 and runs until Sept. 30, 2027.
“Anglers (can) submit trophy bass weighing 15-pounds or heavier to earn special rewards,” it stated. “The first person with an approved 15-pound or heavier bass will receive a special prize package in addition to regular season prizes…(they can also receive) rewards by obtaining 15 approved catches during Season 15. The first person to reach 15 or more approved catches will receive a special prize package in addition to regular season prizes.”