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.

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
-Cichlid + Bream Trim – Teams of up to five compete for heaviest 15 stringer of bream, cichilds, and perch
-Fishtival – Free festival featuring DJ, food, wildlife exhibits, crafts, games, activities, and new and used fishing gear for sale at great prices

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