California Heritage Trout Challenge

Challenge Overview | Application Form (.pdf) | Resources | Other Awards

Requirements and Policy

• Catch six different forms of native trout from their historic drainages in California and photograph each of the trout.
  • List of Qualifying Trout
  • Definition of Native vs Wild Trout
    • More about Native Trout
  • Definition of Historic Drainage
• Submit completed application form (FG 737C) along with the trout photos to:
  
  CDFG, Fisheries Branch
  1416 Ninth Street
  Sacramento, CA 95814
• There are no time restrictions to complete the Challenge. Native trout caught from appropriate waters and verified with a photo can qualify, even if caught years ago.
• Only one certificate per calendar year may be earned. Anglers may apply in subsequent years with different combinations of native trout.
• All photos and applications become property of DFG and cannot be returned.
• After applications are reviewed by DFG, anglers will be notified by mail. All decisions are final.