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.
2026, 1st Quarter | January - March
February 2026
February 9, 2026
Lure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Taylor Hurley
Fish: 20.5″ RainbowLure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: Duane Doty
February 7, 2026
Lure: Signature Series Jerkbait
Location: Trophy Area
Ashley Martin
Fish: 23″ BrownLure: Signature Series Jerkbait
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: Duane Doty
February 7, 2026
Lure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Ridge Martin
Fish: 20″ RainbowLure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: Duane Doty
February 7, 2026
Lure: Stickbait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Hunter Hutchison
Fish: 22.75″ RainbowLure: Stickbait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Guide: None
February 7, 2026
Lure: Live Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Cody Miller
Fish: 24.75″ BrownLure: Live Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Guide: None
February 6, 2026
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Gary Hatutian
Fish: 22″ RainbowLure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
February 6, 2026
Lure: Vision 110 Jerkbait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Jacob Linders
Fish: 24.75″ BrownLure: Vision 110 Jerkbait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Guide: None
February 6, 2026
Lure: Grey Scud
Location: Trophy Area
Charles Mathison
Fish: 20″ RainbowLure: Grey Scud
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
February 5, 2026
Lure: Jerk Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Ryan Mease
Fish: 22″ BrownLure: Jerk Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Guide: None
February 2, 2026
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Bob Manton
Fish: 21.5″ BrownLure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
February 1, 2026
Lure: Mini Mega Worm
Location: Trophy Area
Ian Branson
Fish: 20.25″ RainbowLure: Mini Mega Worm
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: Blake Wilson
January 2026
January 30, 2026
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Randall Vaughn
Fish: 26″ BrownLure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 29, 2026
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Nick Carmitchel
Fish: 20.25″ RainbowLure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: Blake Wilson
January 29, 2026
Lure: Wendell Beard Fur Bunny
Location: Trophy Area
John Idoux
Fish: 23″ RainbowLure: Wendell Beard Fur Bunny
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 29, 2026
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Bob Manton
Fish: 22.5″ BrownLure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 28, 2026
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Kevin Elder
Fish: 25″ BrownLure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Guide: None
January 20, 2026
Lure: Jerkbait
Location: Trophy Area
Ryan Mease
Fish: 21″ RainbowLure: Jerkbait
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 20, 2026
Lure: 1/4oz. Spoon
Location: Trophy Area
Ryan Mease
Fish: 20″ RainbowLure: 1/4oz. Spoon
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 16, 2026
Lure: Live Bait
Location: Branson to Rockaway
John Koch
Fish: 22.5″ BrownLure: Live Bait
Location: Branson to Rockaway
Guide: None
January 10, 2026
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area
John Idoux
Fish: 21″ RainbowLure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 9, 2026
Lure: Scud
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Cory Burris
Fish: 24.75″ BrownLure: Scud
Location: Fall Creek to Branson
Guide: None
January 9, 2026
Lure: Signature Series 762 FP
Location: Trophy Area
Mario Lozina
Fish: 22″ BrownLure: Signature Series 762 FP
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 9, 2026
Lure: Signature Series 762 FP
Location: Trophy Area
Mario Lozina
Fish: 20″ BrownLure: Signature Series 762 FP
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 5, 2026
Lure: #22 Gray Scud
Location: Trophy Area
John Idoux
Fish: 20″ RainbowLure: #22 Gray Scud
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 3, 2026
Lure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Tate Bryan
Fish: 24″ RainbowLure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: None
January 3, 2026
Lure: Rader’s G-Bug
Location: Trophy Area
Dacia Uhls
Fish: 22″ RainbowLure: Rader’s G-Bug
Location: Trophy Area
Guide: Brett Rader
January 2, 2026
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area
Porter Christian
Fish: 21″ RainbowLure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

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