Fishing Rodeo

Kid's Division (12 & younger): $25 per angler

13 categories with prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prize packages in each category.

Top Male Junior Angler & Top Female Junior Angler Award

Blue Crab

Croaker

King Mackerel

Ladyfish

Gaff Topsail Catfish

Pinfish

Redfish

Red Snapper

Spanish Mackerel

Speckled Trout

Stingray

White Trout

Adult's Division (13 & older): $50 per angler

30 categories with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each category.

Top Female Angler & Top Male Angler Awards

(INSHORE)

Black Drum

Blackfish - Triple Tail

Blue Runner - Hard Tail

BlueFish

Flounder

Gafftopsail Catfish

Ladyfish - Skipjack

Redfish - Red Drum

Sheepshead

Spanish Mackerel

Speckled Trout - Spotted Sea Trout

Stingray

  (OFFSHORE)

 Almaco Jack

Barracuda

Blackfin Tuna

Bonito

Cobia - Ling

Jack Crevalle

King Mackerel

Mahi-Mahi - Dolphinfish

Red Snapper

Scamp

Swordfish

Vermillion Snapper - Beeliner

Wahoo

White Snapper - Red Porgy

Yellowfin Tuna

Spearfishing (Red Snapper, Grouper, & Flounder)

*Based on aggregate weight

**LIONFISH IS A SPECIAL SPEARFISHING CATEGORY, ANGLER WHO SUBMITS MOST LIONFISH WILL BE AWARDED 1ST PLACE PRIZE PACKAGE. TEHRE WILL ALSO BE A PRIZE FOR LARGEST LIONFISH AND FOR SMALLEST LIONFISH. 

Competitive Angler Divisions: Additional Entries Required

Trash Can Slam - $20 per angler

Award for Top Adult Angler

Lady Fish, Blue Fish, Gaff Topsail Catfish

Junior Trash Can Slam - $10 per angler

Award for Top Junior Angler

12 years & younger

 Speckled Trout Championship

Level 1: $25/Angler

Level 2: $50/Angler

Level 3: $100/Angler

Level 4: $200/Angler

90% entries paid out:

1st Place - 50%

2nd Place - 30%

3rd Place - 20%

*Sign out is not required for the Speckled Trout Championship

*Any minor who wins a cash prize category must have a parent or legal guardian present to fill out tax paperwork.

*Kayaks welcome

King Mackerel Championship is $250/boat w/ 90% of entries paid out to

1st place - 50%,

2nd place - 30%,

3rd place - 20%

Offshore Slam Championship - $1000 per boat

(Tuna, Dolphin, Swordfish, & Wahoo)

90% entries paid out to:

1st place - 50%

2nd place - 30%

3rd place - 20%

Red Snapper Jackpot - $100 per Boat

90% entries paid out to:

1st Place - 50%

2nd Place - 30%

3rd Place - 20%

THERE WILL BE A FACEBOOK LIVE VIRTUAL CAPTAIN'S MEETING. 6PM ON FLORA-BAMA FISHING RODEO FACEBOOK PAGE

FISHING RODEO FRIDAY, JUNE 5th

FISHING RODEO SATURDAY, JUNE 6th

AWARDS CEREMONY SUNDAY, JUNE 7th at 11 AM

FISHING RODEO: OPENS FRI 6/5 AT 12 AM.

CLOSES SAT 6/6 AT 7PM.

WEIGH STATION HOURS:

Friday, June 5: 2-7 PM

Saturday, June 6: 2-7 PM

Do I have to keep my ticket with me?

YES. You must have your ticket with you when weighing in a fish. If you have purchased a ticket online, be sure to print your confirmation email and keep it with you.

Do I need a boat to fish?

No way! You can fish from a boat, a bridge, the beach, in a mud puddle…from anywhere!

How do I know if I can fit under the Ono Island Bridge? How high is the Ono Bridge?

- 24' High and 34' Wide

How do the Competitive Championships work?

There is a Speckled Trout, King Mackerel, Offshore Slam, Red Snapper Jackpot, Trash Can Slam, and Junior Trash Can Slam at this year's Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo. Each division requires additional entry costs per team or per person. All anglers fishing in the competitive championships must possess their own Adults Division Ticket, with the exception of the Junior Trash Can Slam which requires a Kid's Division Ticket. See our rules page for more information.

Is it kid friendly?

YES! This is a very family friendly tournament and environment. We will have a kids division in our rodeo where junior anglers 12 and younger compete in 12 divisions (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place award packages in each category). A fish viewing station will be available for everyone to take a look at all the awesome fish that has been caught. There will be plenty of live music, food, and drinks for all ages

What times are the weigh in open?

Weigh in is Friday, June 5 : 2-7 PM AND Saturday, June 6: 2-7 PM. If you aren't in line by the end time, you cannot weigh in. There will be music, food, activities, and drinks for everyone of all ages going on both days at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club and Flora-Bama Ole River Grill so come join the fun Friday and Saturday.

When is the awards ceremony?

The awards ceremony is Sunday, June 7th at 11:00am at Flora-Bama Yacht Club Stage

Where can I buy tickets?

Online at florabama.catchstat.com or hit the "Enter Tourney" button on this page. Tickets can be purchased online until 11:59 pm on June 5th.

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Where can I get my fishing license?

Florida and/or Alabama: http://takemefishing.org/fishing/license/

Where can I leave from?

You do not have to sign out from any specific location.  You may begin fishing at 12:00 am on Friday, June 5th.  Fish may be caught from any location between Cape San Blas, FL and the TX/LA border. You must weigh in no later than 7pm, June 6th.

Where is Flora-Bama Yacht Club located?

By Car: Across the street from Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar directly behind the Liquor Store on Ole River. By Boat: 30.2822 Degrees N, 87.5186 Degrees W

Where is the weigh in?

Next to the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill on the Beach Area. All boats that cannot fit under the Ono Island Bridge, please bring your fish in by vehicle.

Who all needs a fishing rodeo ticket?

Everyone participating in the fishing rodeo must have a ticket.  All ages require tickets. Captains and deckhands are not required to have a ticket IF they do not fish during the tournament. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EVENTS@FLORABAMA.COM

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