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Registration
6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Casino Bldg. (Parkview Cafe)
Download and print our Registration Packet or preregister to make registration easier!
Fishing begins
6:30 a.m.
Weigh-in at 11:00 a.m.
Entry Fee
$10 Adults
$5 Kids (12 & under)
Entry fee includes one free raffle ticket for
fishing tackle prizes.
Payment may be made by cash, credit card or check.
Fishing Categories:
Bass by fly rod/reel fishing
Bass by spinning/spincast/baitcasting
Junior Anglers
Team Event-Rio Grande Roundup
Champion's Challenge
The BASS categories will follow the same rules as in past rodeos. See our Registration Packet for rules.
Junior Anglers is a category just for those 12 years and under. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places to the 3 kids who catch the single heaviest bream or cichlid.
Rio Grand Roundup is a team event. Team may consist of 1-10 members. The three teams who bring in the heaviest stringers of Rio Grande cichlids will be given an award.
Because of the potential difficulty in keeping alive large volumes of cichlids, fish in the Rio Grande Roundup category do not have to be alive when brought to the Weighmaster.
Champion’s Challenge will return again by popular request. This event is only for past winners of the BASS fishing category (baitcasting, fly or spinning). Single award will be given to the biggest bass caught.
Bonus Events:
Participants must be registered in one of the above categories to qualify for bonus event.
 $1,000 Redfish
One single redfish specially tagged for a $1,000 cash prize! Open to all ages. See our Registration Packet for rules.
Redfish, Redfish & more Redfish!!!
Yes, we are going to stock tagged redfish in Bayou St. John for a BONUS. The three individuals catching the three heaviest weight tagged redfish will be given cash awards of $150, $100 and $50 respectively. You must be registered in one of the rodeo categories to qualify and may be of any age. See our Registration Packet for details
Catfish Kids
A special bonus for ages 16 and under bringing in the 3 heaviest weight catfish
See our Registration Packet for details
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Don't Fish?
Enjoy the Fishtival!
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Just browse around and see the exhibits, watch the kids, bid on some neat items, buy some raffle tickets and win nice fishing gear, listen to the music and enjoy the Fishtival!!
- Educational Exhibits on wildlife, fishing, ecology, conservation, crafts and more!
- characters dressed up like estuarian creatures
- Learn to throw a cast net with Mr. Clarence (kids only)
- Casting contest for kids sponsored by WISH TO FISH
- Learn to tie "flies" from the N.O. Fly Fisherman
- Fishing pool just for kids 6 and under. Try your hand at catching a cichlid in a pool (equipment will be provided)
- Lots more!!
- Raffles galore for fishing gear and two charter boat fishing trips with local guides Capt. Dudley Vandenborre and Capt. C.T. Williams.
- Silent Auction with a variety of items!
- Mardi Gras toss of fishing baits for kids!!!!!
- Food and soft drinks will be available at Parkview Cafe
- Music! The Park's new P.A. system will be playing music for all age groups starting at 9 a.m.- music selection compliments of Dr. Amy Grayson.
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