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.

Lilleys' Landing 20 inch club patch

2026, 2nd Quarter | April - June

May 2026

Robin Smiley
May 17, 2026

Robin Smiley

Fish: 24″ Rainbow – 6.41 lbs.
Lure: Marabou Jig
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Mike Mason
May 16, 2026

Mike Mason

Fish: 21.25″ Rainbow
Lure: Marabou Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Anthony Wilson
May 16, 2026

Anthony Wilson

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: LOZ TR Grape Ghost
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Anthony Wilson
May 16, 2026

Anthony Wilson

Fish: 22.25″ Brown
Lure: LOZ TR Ozark Minnow
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Justin Neal
May 15, 2026

Justin Neal

Fish: 20.25″ Rainbow
Lure: Bucktail Jig
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Toni Wilson
May 14, 2026

Toni Wilson

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: LOZ Shallow Hal – Egg
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Danny Woods
24" Club
May 12, 2026

Danny Woods

Fish: 24″ Brown
Lure: San Juan Worm
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Joe Mackewich
27" Club
May 13, 2026

Joe Mackewich

Fish: 28″ Brown
Lure: Mop Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Steve Dickey

Milo Tate
May 12, 2026

Milo Tate

Fish: 21.5″ Brown
Lure: Mop Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Steve Dickey

Terry Hicklin
May 12, 2026

Terry Hicklin

Fish: 22″ Brown
Lure: Powerbait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Mike Bazzle
May 11, 2026

Mike Bazzle

Fish: 21.5″ Rainbow
Lure: Black Micro Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Brett Rader

Matt Lese
May 11, 2026

Matt Lese

Fish: 20″ Brown
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Kyle Ring
May 8, 2026

Kyle Ring

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Mega Worm
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

Jeff Ring
May 8, 2026

Jeff Ring

Fish: 20″ Brown
Lure: Mega Worm
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

David Busick
May 7, 2026

David Busick

Fish: 20.5″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Captain B

Bill Burns
May 7, 2026

Bill Burns

Fish: 20.5″ Rainbow
Lure: Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: Tony Weldele

Katherine Truong
May 6, 2026

Katherine Truong

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Egg Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

William Brinkmann
May 6, 2026

William Brinkmann

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Egg Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Bill Burns
May 6, 2026

Bill Burns

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Night Crawler
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: Steve Dickey

Dennis Ingram
24" Club
May 5, 2026

Dennis Ingram

Fish: 25″ Rainbow
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Tony Weldele

Carol Burns
May 4, 2026

Carol Burns

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: Tony Weldele

Tim Royse
May 2, 2026

Tim Royse

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: PowerBait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Brian Gomen
24" Club
May 1, 2026

Brian Gomen

Fish: 24″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: John Sappington

April 2026

Pam Boone
April 29, 2026

Pam Boone

Fish: 22″ Brown
Lure: Mop Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Steve Dickey

David Busick
April 29, 2026

David Busick

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

Guide: Captain B

John Heenan
April 28, 2026

John Heenan

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Sean Baker
April 26, 2026

Sean Baker

Fish: 22″ Rainbow
Lure: Gray Scud
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: Blake Wilson

Bryan Peters
April 25, 2026

Bryan Peters

Fish: 20.5″ Rainbow
Lure: Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Eric Cornman
April 24, 2026

Eric Cornman

Fish: 20.25″ Rainbow
Lure: Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Justin Simpson
April 24, 2026

Justin Simpson

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Peach Egg Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

Justin Simpson
April 24, 2026

Justin Simpson

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Peach Egg Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

Leticia Yanez
April 23, 2026

Leticia Yanez

Fish: 22″ Rainbow
Lure: Pink Power Worm
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: Cody Spetz

Bryan Peters
April 23, 2026

Bryan Peters

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Bait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Alex Edge
April 18, 2026

Chris Miller

Fish: 22″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Chris Miller

Brandon Bush
24" Club
April 18, 2026

Brandon Bush

Fish: 24.75″ Brown
Lure: Jerkbait
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Mike Partington
April 18, 2026

Mike Partington

Fish: 21.25″ Brown
Lure: Mop Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Steve Dickey

Tom Maier
April 16, 2026

Tom Maier

Fish: 20.25″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Duane Doty

Rick John
24" Club
April 14, 2026

Rick John

Fish: 24.5″ Brown
Lure: PowerBait
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

Donald Harris Jr
April 13, 2026

Donald Harris Jr.

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

Oliver Eigelberger
24" Club
April 12, 2026

Oliver Eigelberger

Fish: 24″ Rainbow
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

Jeremy Patterson
April 10, 2026

Jeremy Patterson

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Sculpin Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Carmella Lewis
April 11, 2026

Carmella Lewis

Fish: 20.5″ Rainbow
Lure: Lilley’s Jig
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

David Anderson
April 11, 2026

David Anderson

Fish: 22″ Rainbow
Lure: LOZ Shallow Hal PH
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Kyle Howard
April 10, 2026

Kyle Howard

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Cream Mop Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

Mario Lozina
April 10, 2026

Mario Lozina

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: LOZ Shallow Hal Egg
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Taylor Appleton
April 10, 2026

Taylor Appleton

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: Leadbelt Outdoors Jerkbait
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Mike Houx
April 7, 2026

Mike Houx

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

Guide: None

John Idoux
April 7, 2026

John Idoux

Fish: 20.25″ Rainbow
Lure: #18 WB Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None

Eli Roberts
April 5, 2026

Eli Roberts

Fish: 21.25″ Rainbow
Lure: #14 Gray Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Blake Wilson

Ken Whitaker
April 3, 2026

Ken Whitaker

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Mop Fly
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Steve Dickey

Lisa Ivey
April 2, 2026

Lisa Ivey

Fish: 22″ Rainbow
Lure: Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: Duane Doty

Joe Cunningham
April 2, 2026

Joe Cunningham

Fish: 21″ Rainbow
Lure: Night Crawler
Location: Fall Creek to Branson

Guide: None

John Idoux
April 1, 2026

John Idoux

Fish: 20″ Rainbow
Lure: #18 Scud
Location: Trophy Area

Guide: None