Big Bass Fishing Rodeo
Registration is Open!
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, City Park Conservancy and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries host the 77th-annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo (BBR), the oldest freshwater rodeo in the country!
In addition to the bank-fishing-only main event, other activities include:
- Battle for the Bass (BFTB) – Student fishing competition grades 6-12
- Boats on the Bayou (BOTB) – Bayou St. John fishing competition for kayakers and other non-motorized vessels
- Cichlid + Bream Trim – Teams of up to five compete for heaviest 15 stringer of bream, cichlids, and perch
- Fishtival – Free festival featuring DJ, food, wildlife exhibits, crafts, games, activities, and new and used fishing gear for sale at great prices
The rodeo is a rain-or-shine event – no refunds are given. Wristbands must be worn at all times and presented to the weigh-master at the weigh station. Lost wristbands will not be re-issued. All anglers weighing in for BBR or BFTB must be in line at the weigh station before 11am; BOTB before 10:30am.
Anglers 18 and older must possess a Louisiana fishing license when fishing in any Louisiana public waters. Licenses are available for purchase here.
