America's Daily Fishing Tournament

How Big Fish Daily Works

Big Fish Daily is America's daily fishing tournament. Instead of competing against every fish caught that day, you're competing against the official IGFA length record for the species you catch.

That means every species has a chance to win.

Whether you're fishing for bluegill in a farm pond, redfish on the coast, trout in a mountain stream, or bass in your favorite lake, your catch could be competitive.

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Leaderboard card showing a rainbow trout catch scored against the IGFA record

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Six simple steps

How it works

No tournament boat. No entry window. Just go fishing and submit your catch.

Go fishing

Fish anywhere in the U.S. where fishing is legal and the water is public.

Catch a fish

Over 150 freshwater and saltwater species are eligible — based on official IGFA length records.

Measure & Photograph

Our technology checks length, proportions, accuracy, and integrity — backed by tournament oversight.

Submit your catch

Upload your photos through the Big Fish Daily / FishTechy platform. Each fish receives a score based on how close it is to the record.

Climb the leaderboard

The closer to the record, the higher you rank. A 12-inch bluegill can outscore a 40-inch redfish.

Win prizes

Daily and monthly cash, random drawings, sponsor giveaways, and member rewards.

Go fishing

Fish anywhere in the U.S. where fishing is legal and the water is public.

Catch a fish

Over 150 freshwater and saltwater species are eligible — based on official IGFA length records. You don't need the biggest fish in America, just one that's close to its record.

Measure & Photograph

Place your fish on an approved measuring device and snap your photo. Our technology checks length, proportions, accuracy, and integrity — backed by tournament oversight.

Submit your catch

Upload your photos through the Big Fish Daily / FishTechy platform. Our FishTechy technology evaluates the catch and compares it against the official IGFA length record for that species.

Each fish receives a score based on how close it is to the record. The closer to 100 (or over) the better!

Climb the leaderboard

The closer to the record, the higher you rank. A 12-inch bluegill can outscore a 40-inch redfish — every species has a path to victory.

Win prizes

Daily and monthly cash, random drawings, sponsor giveaways, member rewards, and exclusive discounts. Thousands of reasons to go fishing.

Why It's Different

OVER 150 species has a chance to winOVER 150 species hasa chance to win.

Because your catch is scored against its own species' record, a perfect little fish can beat a good-sized monster.Because your catch is scored against its own species' record, a perfect little fish can beat a good-sized monster. The closer to the record, the higher your score.