Trophy Fish
Virginia Angler Recognition Program (VARP)
On the average, Virginia anglers measure up over 6,000 trophy-size freshwater fish annually. Their accomplishments are recognized by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries through the Virginia Angler Recognition Program (VARP). Since 1963, when the program began, over 250,000 trophy fish awards have been issued.
New for 2013
General Information
- Trophy Fish Size Chart
- Freshwater Trophy Fish Award Application and Registration Instructions (PDF)
- How to Certify or Calibrate Personal Scales
- How to Certify a Trophy-size Freshwater Fish
- Freshwater Fish Citations
- Anglers of the Month & Year Lists
- Replacement Awards
- Becoming a Freshwater Trophy Fish Weigh Station
- Frequently Asked Questions about the VARP
Awards
- Trophy Freshwater Fish Awards
- Master Angler Awards
- Expert Angler Awards
- Angler of the Month and Year Awards
