Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival

Name: Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival
Start: 2026-03-28T06:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 56 Dreyfous Ave (Site of Cafe du Monde), New Orleans, LA 70124, United States (Site of Cafe du Monde)

Schedule

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 06:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

56 Dreyfous Ave (Site of Cafe du Monde), New Orleans, LA 70124, United States (Site of Cafe du Monde) | New Orleans, LA

Registration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cityparkconservancy/1854491

What to expect:
*This event has multiple divisions with specific start and end times. Refer to each division for specific times.
City Park Conservancy and LDWF will host the 77th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo, the oldest freshwater fishing tournament in the country!
Online registration is open and closes 3/26/26.
Day of registration for all competitors is at Café du Monde from 6:30am and closes at 10am
Here are the main events and times for the different events at the Big Bass Rodeo:
▪ Big Bass Rodeo (6:30am-11:00am) – Main bank-fishing only event for kids and adults of all ages to catch the heaviest bass
▪ Battle for the Bass (6:30am-11:00am) – Student fishing competition grades 6-12
–Cichlid + Bream Trim Team Event (6:30am-11:00am) – Teams of up to five compete for heaviest 15 stringer of bream, cichlids, and perch
–Boats on the Bayou (7am- 10:30am) – Bayou St. John fishing competition for kayakers and other non-motorized vessels. Check in is at Bayou St. John at Harrison Ave.
▪ Fishtival (9am-12pm) – FREE family-friendly festival featuring DJ, food, wildlife exhibits, crafts, games, and activities.
Please refer to Rules & Map on City Park’s website for permitted fishing locations, weigh-in information, and competition rules: https://neworleanscitypark.org/visit-city-park/big-bass-fishing-rodeo/