Fish Art Contest & Entry Form Finder

The Fish Art Contest continues to grow and may include a state-level contest depending on where you live. State Hosts represent the Fish Art Contest in their region and help recognize and award student winners locally.

Please note that some states may have unique rules and submission processes. Be sure to review your state's specific guidelines before entering. All entries must submit an online form.

The Fish Art Contest accepts entries from both individual students and educators or group leaders submitting on behalf of two or more students. We offer separate entry forms for:

Individual Students (youth or adult submitting one entry)
Educators / Group Submissions (2+ students)

We now accept both 2D and 3D artwork. Students may submit one 2D and one 3D piece. 3D entries are not subject to state-level restrictions and will be judged nationally. All entries must include an original artwork and creative writing piece (optional for grade K-3).

Use the form below to find your specific rules and the correct entry form for your submission.

Are you submitting a 2D or 3D artwork?

Do you live in the United States?

General 3D Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

3D Artwork Entry Form

Elgible Fish Species

All fish and shark species are eligible.

Species Resource

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species-directory

Submission Process

All 3D artwork entries must be submitted through the online entry form - do not mail in your entry. Submitting multiple photos of your 3D artwork is encouraged.

Entry Deadline

February 28th, 2026

Additional Awards Available

Students have the ability to be eligible for additional awards depending on what material you use or the species being drawn in the artwork. Artwork can qualify for multiple awards. Guy Harvey Shark Award: artwork features a shark species. Great Lakes Fish Award: artwork features a fish species found in the Great Lakes. Invader Crusader Award: artwork features a native and invasive species to your region. Fish Habitat Writing Award: creative writing answers: “Why do you think it’s important to protect our lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastlines?”.

Point of Contact

Wildlife Forever: info@wildlifeforever.org, (763) 253-0222

What state or region do you live in?

International Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

3D Artwork Entry Form

Elgible Fish Species

All fish and shark species are eligible.

Species Resource

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species-directory

Submission Process

All International artwork entries must be submitted through the online entry form - do not mail in your entry. Please scan your artwork.

Entry Deadline

February 28th, 2026

Additional Awards Available

Students have the ability to be eligible for additional awards depending on what material you use or the species being drawn in the artwork. Artwork can qualify for multiple awards. Guy Harvey Shark Award: artwork features a shark species. Great Lakes Fish Award: artwork features a fish species found in the Great Lakes. Invader Crusader Award: artwork features a native and invasive species to your region. Fish Habitat Writing Award: creative writing answers: “Why do you think it’s important to protect our lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastlines?”.

Point of Contact

Wildlife Forever: info@wildlifeforever.org, (763) 253-0222

General 2D Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

General Artwork Entry Form

Eligible Fish Species

All fish and shark species are eligible.

Submission Process

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species-directory

Eligible Fish Species

You can either submit your entry online or mail your artwork and essay. If you are submitting online, please scan your artwork and essay. All entries must first be submitted through an entry form.

Entry Deadline

February 28th, 2026

Additional Awards Available

Students have the ability to be eligible for additional awards depending on what material you use or the species being drawn in the artwork. Artwork can qualify for multiple awards.

Guy Harvey Shark Award: artwork features a shark species.

Great Lakes Fish Award: artwork features a fish species found in the Great Lakes.

Invader Crusader Award: artwork features a native and invasive species to your region.

Fish Habitat Writing Award: creative writing answers: “Why do you think it’s important to protect our lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastlines?”.

Alaska Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

Alaska Contest Entry Form

Eligible Fish Species

Alaskan fish

California Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

California Contest Entry Form

Eligible Fish Species

California Fish: Freshwater or Marine

DC Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

DC Contest Entry Form

Eligible Fish Species

Fish species found in the District

Florida Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

Florida Contest Entry Form

Eligible Fish Species

Art must include one or more of the following Florida native species from the same category: Category 1 - Freshwater: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Spotted Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Florida Gar, Chain Pickerel, Bowfin Category 2 - Saltwater: Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Tarpon, Mahi-Mahi, Spanish Mackerel, Hogfish, Queen Snapper, Black Grouper

Georgia Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

Georgia Contest Entry Form

Eligible Fish Species

All fish and shark species

Illinois Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

Illinois Contest Entry Form

Eligible Fish Species

Fish species found in Illinois

Iowa Art Contest Rules and Guidelines

Iowa Contest Entry Form

Eligible Fish Species

The art must include one or more of the following Iowa species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Iowa Darter, Bluegill, Crappie, and/or Muskellunge