Fish must be caught using rod and line in Ontario waters and during open seasons according to the Province of Ontario's Sportfishing Regulations.
Fish angled in private or commercial fishponds are not eligible.
Only one person may catch and play the fish.
A signed entry form is required (Online form entrants must indicate their acceptance of the rules and regulations). Photos are encouraged but not required (Note: photos may be required to verify some entries).
To make an entry eligible for the program each entrant must include the name of the fish species, date the fish was caught, length of the fish, name of the waterbody the fish was caught on and the name of the community closest to the waterbody.
Any entry for a fish equal to or exceeding the minimum designated length is acceptable.
Qualifying fish species include: Small and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Carp, Salmon (Coho, Chinook), Panfish (Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Crappie), Trout (Brown, Brook, Rainbow, Lake, Splake), Whitefish, Northern Pike, and Muskellunge.
Qualifying fish must be submitted on an official entry form or photocopy (one fish per form) or online. No changes in the length stated on the application form will be accepted.
Youth entrants under the age of 16 must have parent or guardian authorize their entry form stating such.
The O.F.A.H. will be the sole and final judge as to the acceptance of the entries, and reserves the right to request additional information (such as a photo of the fish) and requirements in the best interest of the program and to disqualify unverifiable entries..
Entries must be caught in the same year as the entry being submitted. ( i.e. Only fish caught in 2008 will be accepted )
By submitting photographs you agree to allow the O.F.A.H. and its partners (with O.F.A.H. permission) to use the picture in any and all of their various advertising and promotional endeavours. Photos become the property of the O.F.A.H.
You warrant that the image is of yourself (if applicable) and grant the O.F.A.H. and its partners (with O.F.A.H. permission) the reproduction rights of the photograph as set out herein. Further, you warrant that the photo is not subject to any other party's rights. You agree to fully indemnify the O.F.A.H. against any expenses or damages it incurs (including reasonable attorney fees) as a result of any claim against it resulting from the use of the submitted photo or breach of the warranties set out above.
The O.F.A.H. is under no obligation to use your photograph in any manner. If it does, however, it may crop, modify, and adapt it as it sees fit or necessary for its promotional use without your consent or review. You also grant the O.F.A.H. the right to use your name in its promotional activities and publish on the website of the Ontario Angler Awards and any publication in relation to those awards.