Trophy Angler Program Rules & Regulations

Submission Rules:

  1. Registered fish must be caught on Lake of the Woods, MN or Canada in accordance with Minnesota and Provincial angling regulations.
  2. Must be guests of either Sportsmans Lodge or Border View Lodge.
  3. Anglers must use a hook and line to make the catch.
  4. Photo Requirements:
  • All submissions must have a horizontal measurement photo of the entire length of the fish against a ruler, measuring tape or bump board to qualify for a Trophy Angler Award, as illustrated below along with a Hero Shot (Fish Hold) of the angler holding the trophy catch.
  • When taking your hero (fish hold) picture please use good conservation with the health of the fish in mind. We will not accept submissions with images showing vertical gill, eye, weigh scale or fish hanging from a stringer.
  • Fish must appear to be alive and able to be live release. Any fish that appears to be frozen or dead will not be accepted.
  • Please do your best to make sure there is not a large amount of blood on the fish photo.
  • Please note that all pictures provided will become the property of Trophy Angler Program, Sportsmans Lodge and Border View Lodge. Submitted photos may be used for publishing on the web site or in promotional materials.
  1. Qualifying fish must be submitted digitally through the Trophy Angler Web Page. No changes in the length stated on the application form will be accepted.
  2. Trophy Angler Committee will be the sole and final judge as to the acceptance of the entries and reserves the right to request additional information and requirements as may be deemed necessary in the best interest of the program.
  3. Submissions need to be made within one year of the catch to be eligible for an award.

For more information contact the Trophy Angler Program at 800-862-8602 or email us at TrophyAngler@destinationlow.com

Length Requirements:

Bronze: 18″ – Under 20″ 
Silver: 20″ – Under 22″
Gold: 22″ Plus

Bronze: 20″ – Under 25″ 
Silver: 25″ – Under 30″
Gold: 30″ Plus

Bronze: 20″ – Under 45″ 
Silver: 45″ – Under 50″
Gold: 50″ Plus

Bronze: 30″ – Under 35″ 
Silver: 35″ – Under 40″
Gold: 40″ Plus

Bronze: 40″ – Under 50″ 
Silver: 50″ – Under 60″
Gold: 60″ Plus

Bronze: 26″ – Under 28″ 
Silver: 28″ – Under 30″
Gold: 30″ Plus