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Fishing class & seminar

LDWF Beginner Saltwater Fishing

New OrleansLondon Park (Lakefront)

A beginner saltwater fishing class on the lakefront. The organizer currently lists a waitlist; check the LDWF portal for availability.

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Fishing class & seminar

Acadiana Fly Rodders: Louisiana Striped Bass

YoungsvilleEast Regional Library, 225 La Neuville Road

A public fly-fishing club program with an LDWF biologist on Louisiana striped bass restoration, management and fishing opportunities.

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Fishing meetup

Turkey Trout Fish Out 2026

Cypremort PointCypremort Point State Park, 306 Beach Lane

Join Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club for a trout-focused fishing outing at Cypremort Point State Park. More event details are coming from the organizer.

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Fishing class & seminar

LDWF Fishing Classes

JenningsLouisiana Oil and Gas Park

Intro to Fishing and Beginner Catfishing classes are listed for this date at Louisiana Oil and Gas Park. Register through LDWF; the listed deadline is December 4.

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Fishing rodeo

Fall n Tide XXI

Empire / BurasDelta Marina

Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club’s kayak rodeo includes redfish, trout and flounder divisions. Rescheduled to December 12; the captains’ meeting is December 11.

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Fishing tournament

Fishers of Men Louisiana South — Venice

VeniceCypress Cove Marina

The Louisiana South Classic division of Fishers of Men heads to Venice, with Cypress Cove Marina listed as the tournament ramp.

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Fishing tournament

Fishers of Men Louisiana South — Atchafalaya Spillway

Belle RiverBelle River Public Launch

A Louisiana South Classic team tournament on the Atchafalaya Spillway, departing from Belle River Public Launch.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Team

Lake VerrettLaunch details from organizer

Team bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Individual

Lake VerrettLaunch details from organizer

Individual bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament

Louisiana Tuna & Wahoo Classic

Venice & participating Louisiana weigh stationsKickoff at Venice Marina on January 30

An offshore tuna and wahoo tournament with fishing days throughout February and March. See the organizer for approved weigh stations and entry rules.

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Fishing tournament

Fishers of Men Louisiana South — Lake Verret

Lake Verret areaDoiron's Landing

Fishers of Men's Louisiana South Classic division visits Lake Verret, with Doiron's Landing listed as the tournament ramp.

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Fishing expo & show

New Orleans Boat Show

New OrleansCaesars Superdome

A regional boat show with boats, motors, marine electronics and boating accessories from southeast Louisiana dealers.

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Fishing tournament

Professional Redfish League — Morgan City

Morgan City

A Louisiana stop on the Professional Redfish League schedule for two-person boat teams. See the organizer for launch and entry details.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Team

Des AllemandsLaunch details from organizer

Team bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Individual

Des AllemandsLaunch details from organizer

Individual bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing expo & show

Louisiana Sportsman Show

LaPlaceSt. John the Baptist Community Center and Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park

A fishing, hunting and boating show with outdoor products and services for Louisiana anglers and sportsmen.

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Fishing expo & show

Louisiana Outdoor Expo

GonzalesLamar-Dixon Expo Center

Fishing and boating exhibitors, new boats, outdoor gear and family attractions at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.

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Fishing rodeo

Big Bass Fishing Rodeo & Fishtival

New OrleansCity Park, 54 Dreyfous Drive

A City Park fishing day with bass competition, youth activities and the Fishtival. Check the organizer for each division’s entry details.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Individual

Atchafalaya BasinLaunch details from organizer

Individual bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Team

Atchafalaya BasinLaunch details from organizer

Team bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Individual

Des AllemandsLaunch details from organizer

Individual bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament

Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

VeniceCypress Cove Marina

An offshore billfish tournament based at Cypress Cove. The organizer has announced the 2027 event dates; follow its schedule for updates.

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Fishing tournament

Professional Redfish League — Lake Charles

Lake Charles

Redfish teams compete at the league’s Lake Charles stop. See the official schedule for event and entry updates.

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Fishing tournament

Swordfish Showdown

Venice & Grand IsleLouisiana weigh stations: Cypress Cove and Bridge Side marinas

A Gulf-wide swordfish tournament with Louisiana weigh stations. Teams choose fishing days during May; check current station arrangements and entry rules.

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Fishing rodeo

Southeast Louisiana Council Fishing Rodeo

Houma4374 Highway 311

A Scouting council fishing rodeo with youth age divisions for catfish, bass and panfish. Check the registration page for eligibility and participation details.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Team

Des AllemandsLaunch details from organizer

Team bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Individual

Atchafalaya Basin / Lake VerrettLaunch details from organizer

Individual bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament

Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic

VeniceCypress Cove Marina

Offshore teams compete in the Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic out of Cypress Cove Marina in Venice. The announced fishing days are May 27–29.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Team

Atchafalaya Basin / Lake VerrettLaunch details from organizer

Team bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing rodeo

29th Annual Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Grand IsleGrand Isle Marina, 158 Sandollar Court

A four-day Grand Isle fishing rodeo with weigh-ins, a kids' zone and evening activities. June 9 is an extra fishing day; on-site registration and weigh-ins begin June 10.

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Fishing tournament Tentative date

Media Bass South — Individual

Des AllemandsLaunch details from organizer

Individual bass competition in the South division.

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Fishing tournament

Fishers of Men Louisiana South — Des Allemands

Des AllemandsNew Des Allemands Boat Ramp

A Louisiana South Classic team tournament in Des Allemands, using the new Des Allemands boat ramp listed by Fishers of Men.

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Fishing rodeo

Golden Meadow–Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo

Port Fourchon

The Golden Meadow–Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo returns July 1–3, supporting scholarships and school equipment for South Lafourche students. The full 2027 event schedule is still to come.

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Fishing rodeo

Faux Pas Lodge Invitational Fishing Rodeo

VeniceVenice Marina

A multi-species rodeo with inshore and offshore divisions. The public captains’ party is July 21, followed by fishing July 22–24.

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