Photographing your catch

For your entry to be valid it's critical you take a good clear photo that complies with our rules. Your photo is the only way we can validate your entry so please make it a good one and take several just in case.

Here's some of the things that can go wrong with photos:

Image not focused (length can't be verified).

Image doesn't show the whole fish on the measure (length can't be verified).

Shadows - watch automatic cameras as strong shadows may mean we can't verify the length. Photos are better taken in light shade with no shadow if possible, or use a fill-in flash.

Photos should be taken as close to above the fish as possible. The rule of 'feet' applies - if you stand over and look down on the fish and your feet are in the shot, you're in the right position!

Please load your photo in landscape format when you submit your entry.