Largest Species

The Largest Species program was established to recognize the quality of fish and fisheries that North Dakota has to offer as well as the accomplishments of the anglers that pursue them.  This program is open to Dakota Angler members and their families.  There is an adult division and juniors division, there are not weight restrictions for the juniors division.  Members with the heaviest fish in each species category will be awarded plaques and recognized at the annual meeting in April.  Photos are not required but are encourage so we can feature them on our website and at the annual meeting.  Program details are outlined below.

Adult Division Minimum Weight requirements by species:

• Walleye - 4 lbs

• Northern Pike - 10 lbs

• Muskellunge - 15 lbs

• Perch - 1 lb

• Largemouth Bass - 3 lbs

• Smallmouth Bass - 2 lbs

• White Bass - 2 lbs

• Trout - 2 lbs

• Sunfish or Bluegill - 1 lb

• Crappie - 1 lb

• Salmon - 8 lbs

  1. Contest runs from March 15th of the current year to March 14th of the following year

  2. Photos are not required but are requested if possible

  3. Entries must be submitted on a Dakota Anglers Largest Species Application (available at most bait shops and listed below)

  4. Entries must indicate scale used for weighing

  5. Entries must be signed by submitting individual and witness of catch

  6. Entries must be caught in North Dakota

2022/2023 Winners

Adult Division

Zander - Cody Wegner 7 lbs, Alkali Lake 3/18/22

Northern - Marlin Schlager 11.38 lbs, Jamestown Reservoir 8/15/22

Entries can be emailed to dakotanglers@gmail.com or mailed to the address listed on the application.

Largest Species Application