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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All upcoming fishing rodeos, tournaments, weigh-ins and community events across Louisiana.
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Rodeos, tournaments, fishing expos and more across Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.
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New OrleansLondon Park (Lakefront)
A beginner saltwater fishing class on the lakefront. The organizer currently lists a waitlist; check the LDWF portal for availability.
View eventYoungsvilleEast 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.
View eventCypremort 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.
View eventJenningsLouisiana 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.
View eventEmpire / 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.
View eventVeniceCypress Cove Marina
The Louisiana South Classic division of Fishers of Men heads to Venice, with Cypress Cove Marina listed as the tournament ramp.
View eventBelle RiverBelle River Public Launch
A Louisiana South Classic team tournament on the Atchafalaya Spillway, departing from Belle River Public Launch.
View eventLake VerrettLaunch details from organizer
Team bass competition in the South division.
View eventLake VerrettLaunch details from organizer
Individual bass competition in the South division.
View eventVenice & 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.
View eventLake Verret areaDoiron's Landing
Fishers of Men's Louisiana South Classic division visits Lake Verret, with Doiron's Landing listed as the tournament ramp.
View eventNew OrleansCaesars Superdome
A regional boat show with boats, motors, marine electronics and boating accessories from southeast Louisiana dealers.
View eventMorgan City
A Louisiana stop on the Professional Redfish League schedule for two-person boat teams. See the organizer for launch and entry details.
View eventDes AllemandsLaunch details from organizer
Team bass competition in the South division.
View eventDes AllemandsLaunch details from organizer
Individual bass competition in the South division.
View eventLaPlaceSt. 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.
View eventGonzalesLamar-Dixon Expo Center
Fishing and boating exhibitors, new boats, outdoor gear and family attractions at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.
View eventNew 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.
View eventAtchafalaya BasinLaunch details from organizer
Individual bass competition in the South division.
View eventAtchafalaya BasinLaunch details from organizer
Team bass competition in the South division.
View eventDes AllemandsLaunch details from organizer
Individual bass competition in the South division.
View eventVeniceCypress Cove Marina
An offshore billfish tournament based at Cypress Cove. The organizer has announced the 2027 event dates; follow its schedule for updates.
View eventLake Charles
Redfish teams compete at the league’s Lake Charles stop. See the official schedule for event and entry updates.
View eventVenice & 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.
View eventHouma4374 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.
View eventDes AllemandsLaunch details from organizer
Team bass competition in the South division.
View eventAtchafalaya Basin / Lake VerrettLaunch details from organizer
Individual bass competition in the South division.
View eventVeniceCypress 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.
View eventAtchafalaya Basin / Lake VerrettLaunch details from organizer
Team bass competition in the South division.
View eventGrand 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.
View eventDes AllemandsLaunch details from organizer
Individual bass competition in the South division.
View eventDes 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.
View eventPort 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.
View eventVeniceVenice 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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Check with these organizers for their next confirmed Louisiana fishing event dates.
Louisiana coast
Next season’s dates and rules are awaiting a consistent announcement.
Grand Isle Marina
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Lake Charles
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Grand Isle
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Grand Isle
Awaiting a consistent 2027 date announcement.
Grand Isle
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Grand Isle
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Cocodrie, Grand Isle, Delacroix, Venice
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Metairie
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Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle
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Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle
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Hopedale Marina
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Houma
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