If your fish meets the minimum length requirement, but will not surpass the leading fish, would it still count as an entry toward the grand prize? If so, could this be a picture and release fish? I'm thinking if I go out and catch a 21" trout, but a 23" trout is leading would it need to be measured and weighed for an entry? Or does an entry only count if it surpasses the leading fish?

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