Biologists use information from tagged fish for a wide range of information. Tagged fish can help track seasonal movements of fish, habitat use, growth, angler harvest rates, among other things. Using fish tags are also a relatively inexpensive way to learn more about our fisheries. Anglers are encouraged to submit the catch information for any tagged fish that they catch. In some cases a fish may be tagged with a reward tag, which might cover the expenses for your fishing trip!

If you catch a tagged fish, please report the following information to any Fish, Wildlife & Parks office:

• the tag's number and color;
• the date the fish was caught;
• the species of the fish;
• the fish's length and weight (close as possible);
• location of the catch (the body of water and distance from nearest landmark);
• if the fish was kept or released; and
• the name and address of the angler.

Fish Tag Form

Complete the form below and mail to FWP or report online.

Fish Tag (10 KB | 38 KB)