City Park Conservancy and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invite anglers of all ages to the oldest freshwater rodeo in the country! The Big Bass Fishing Rodeo is a catch-and-release fishing tournament for competitors targeting the largest bass. In addition to the competition, guests will enjoy the family-friendly Fishtival complete with exhibitions, raffles and More.

City Park Conservancy hosts the 75th-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 7-12

Boats on the Bayou (BOTB) - Bayou St. John fishing competition for kayakers and other non-motorized vessels

Fishtival - Free event featuring DJ, raffle, a host of educational exhibitors, and new and used fishing gear for sale at great prices

Schedule of Events:

6:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m: Registration

6:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m: BBR/BFTB Fishing Hours

7:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m: BOTB Fishing Hours

9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Fishtival

Date: March 23, 2024

Location:

Popp Bandstand,
54 Dreyfous Drive,
New Orleans, LA 70124.

Ticket Prices: $10 - $40

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