Catch and Release pin

Trophy Trout
Catch & Release

Since the late 1990s, Lilleys’ Landing has been handing out catch-and-release pins and certificates to anglers who successfully release a 20-inch or longer rainbow or brown trout on Lake Taneycomo.  This program has encouraged fishermen of all ages to release thousands of trophy trout for others to enjoy.

We encourage all anglers who intend to release their catch to practice safe handling techniques that will allow a released trout to thrive and grow for another angler to catch. Click the button below to learn more.

Trophy Catch and Release Patch

2026, 1st Quarter | January - March

February 2026

Taylor Hurley
February 9, 2026

Taylor Hurley

Fish: 20.5″ Rainbow
Lure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Duane Doty

Ashley Martin
February 7, 2026

Ashley Martin

Fish: 23″ Brown
Lure: Signature Series Jerkbait
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Duane Doty

Ridge Martin
February 7, 2026

Ridge Martin

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Duane Doty

Hunter Hutchison
February 7, 2026

Hunter Hutchison

Fish: 22.75″ Rainbow
Lure: Stickbait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Cody Miller
24" Club
February 7, 2026

Cody Miller

Fish: 24.75″ Brown
Lure: Live Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Gary Hatutian
February 6, 2026

Gary Hatutian

Fish: 22″ Rainbow
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Jacob Linders
24" Club
February 6, 2026

Jacob Linders

Fish: 24.75″ Brown
Lure: Vision 110 Jerkbait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Charles Mathison
February 6, 2026

Charles Mathison

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Grey Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Ryan Mease
February 5, 2026

Ryan Mease

Fish: 22″ Brown
Lure: Jerk Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Bob Manton
February 2, 2026

Bob Manton

Fish: 21.5″ Brown
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Ian Branson
February 1, 2026

Ian Branson

Fish: 20.25″ Rainbow
Lure: Mini Mega Worm
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

January 2026

Randall Vaughn
24" Club
January 30, 2026

Randall Vaughn

Fish: 26″ Brown
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Nick Carmitchel
January 29, 2026

Nick Carmitchel

Fish: 20.25″ Rainbow
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

John Idoux
January 29, 2026

John Idoux

Fish: 23″ Rainbow
Lure: Wendell Beard Fur Bunny
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Bob Manton
January 29, 2026

Bob Manton

Fish: 22.5″ Brown
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Kevin Elder
24" Club
January 28, 2026

Kevin Elder

Fish: 25″ Brown
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Ryan Mease
January 20, 2026

Ryan Mease

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Jerkbait
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Ryan Mease
January 20, 2026

Ryan Mease

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: 1/4oz. Spoon
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

John Koch
January 16, 2026

John Koch

Fish: 22.5″ Brown
Lure: Live Bait
Location: Branson to Rockaway

Guide: None

Ken Sisk
January 12, 2026

Ken Sisk

Fish: 21.5″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

Ian Branson
January 11, 2026

Ian Branson

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

John Idoux
January 10, 2026

John Idoux

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Cory Burris
24" Club
January 9, 2026

Cory Burris

Fish: 24.75″ Brown
Lure: Scud
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Mario Lozina
January 9, 2026

Mario Lozina

Fish: 22″ Brown
Lure: Signature Series 762 FP
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Mario Lozina
January 9, 2026

Mario Lozina

Fish: 20″ Brown
Lure: Signature Series 762 FP
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

John Idoux
January 5, 2026

John Idoux

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: #22 Gray Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Tate Bryan
24" Club
January 3, 2026

Tate Bryan

Fish: 24″ Rainbow
Lure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Dacia Uhls
January 3, 2026

Dacia Uhls

Fish: 22″ Rainbow
Lure: Rader’s G-Bug
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Brett Rader

Porter Christian
January 2, 2026

Porter Christian

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson