The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the City Park Conservancy are gearing up for the 75th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Save the date and be sure to check out more information and ways to register later this year on the City Park Big Bass Fishing Rodeo webpage.
The Big Bass Rodeo is the oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the nation and offers categories and activities for all ages and skill levels. The event consists of adult, youth, and team divisions for bass and bream anglers in the Big Bass Rodeo and student anglers can compete as teams for the two biggest bass in the Battle for the Bass Student Fishing competition. Anglers can also fish in Bayou St. John in kayaks or other non-motorized vessels and try their luck at landing the largest bass and other species in the Boats on the Bayou competition. A FREE family-friendly Fishtival is held in conjunction with the Rodeo providing music, games, activities, and educational exhibits.
The 2023 Rodeo was an exciting event with over 500 anglers casting their lines, several schools competing for the Battle for the Bass trophy, and a whopping 6.58-pound bass was landed during the Boats on the Bayou kayak tournament. Click here for a recap of last year’s event highlights.
Mark your calendars, prep your rods and reels, and get ready for March 23, 2024, as the LDWF make the 75th Annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival the best year yet!
If you are interested in being a sponsor, exhibitor at the Fishtival, or event volunteer, please contact Danica Williams (dwilliams@wlf.la.gov).
Anglers 18 and older participating in these events must possess a valid Louisiana recreational fishing license. To purchase a license, visit www.louisianaoutdoors.
