Newly Approved Slam & Trophy Fish Clubs

To see all newly approved IGFA Slams & Trophy Fish clubs since July 2025, please view this PDF.

 

The IGFA’s Grand Slam Clubs honor the outstanding accomplishment of catching a collection of different game fish species within a single day. A “Grand Slam” is defined by an individual angler catching at least three of the eligible species within a category per IGFA International Angling Rules. All catches must be made within one calendar day, and all past and present catches are eligible, provided they are properly documented. To learn more about IGFA Grand Slams or to submit your IGFA Grand Slam, please click here.

McPherson’s Trout Super Grand Slam

On July 18, 2025, William McPherson had an incredible day while fishing Williams Creek in Colorado. He landed a brook, rainbow, cutthroat, and this impressive brown trout to earn himself an IGFA Trout Grand Slam on fly.

The IGFA Trophy Clubs recognize individual trophy game fish catches for certain eligible fresh and saltwater species. To qualify for an IGFA Trophy Club, the fish must meet the required length or weight. These requirements can be found by clicking here. All past and present catches are eligible, provided they can be appropriately documented and are per IGFA Rules.

Fish entered by weight must be weighed on a certified scale. If the scale is uncertified at the weigh-in, it may be certified shortly afterward. Fish may be weighed on a boat and be eligible for Trophy Clubs.

Fish entered by their length may be measured on any standard measuring device. The length measurement must be taken from the tip of the snout to the rear center edge of the tail (fork length). An IGFA official measuring device is not required.

The IGFA differentiates Trophy Fish Clubs caught on fly tackle versus those caught on conventional gear. To be eligible for a fly-caught Trophy Fish Club, all of the species must be caught on fly tackle according to IGFA Rules, and the class tippet must be 20 pounds or less in breaking strength. Fly and conventional tackle Trophy Fish Club members are listed in the World Record Game Fishes book each year.

Mann’s Trophy Snook

On July 7, 2025, Daniel Mann was fishing in Jupiter, Florida, when he landed this impressive 11.96-kilogram (26-pound, 6-ounce) snook. With this fish, Daniel has entered the IGFA Trophy Snook Club. The trophy snook struck a live mullet while he was fishing with Captain Adrian Van Voast.

 

Anton’s Trophy Dolphinfish

 

On April 5, 2025, Carlos Garcia Anton was fishing out of Salinas, Ecuador, when he landed this 132-centimeter dolphinfish. With this fish, Carlos has joined the IGFA Trophy Dolphinfish Club. The large dolphinfish struck a trolled lure and was boated after a tough fight.