The Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo is Casting Off at the State Line!

Come make fun-filled memories with your family and friends at the Flora-Bama’s 11^th annual Fishing Rodeo! With over 30 categories for young and older anglers alike, there is an opportunity for everyone to have fun. From swapping stories with boat captains about their catch to families cheering on kids at the weigh station, this is weekend reminds us why we love the water and the people who call it home at the Flora-Bama.

The rodeo opens Friday, June 6^th, at midnight and will close Saturday, June 7^th at 7 PM. Weigh stations for competitors’ fish hauls will be open from 2 – 7 PM at the Ole River Grill Beach Area on June 6^th and 7^th. However, you must be in line by 7 PM, June 7^th, to weigh in your fresh catch and compete (late submissions after that time will not be accepted).

Whether you want to take your kid out behind the Flora-Bama Yacht Club to fish for pinfish and blue crab or go out on a boat to catch some red snapper or king mackerel there is a division for all fishermen at this event. Not competing and want to come support your angler? Or want to come watch unbelievable fresh catches brought in from our waterfront views? Come eat and drink at the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill or the Flora-Bama Yacht Club for a relaxing and enjoyable day in the sun. On Friday, musician Chris Beverly will take on the Flora-Bama Yacht Club stage early, and musician Ryan Dyer will close out the night. Also on Friday, at the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill, musician Tyler Ward will be on stage to deliver nostalgic tunes after the weigh-in closes at 7 PM. Also, there will be live music on Saturday at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club from Smokey Otis Duo early and Brooks Johnson later. The Flora-Bama Ole River Grill will also host Ryan Balthrop Saturday evening as well.

If you want to eat something delicious while you unwind and watch the boats, drive in, pair a legendary Flora-Bama Bushwacker with our Gulf Coast Blue Crab Claws. These notable crab claws can be served two ways: fried or sautéed in our New Orleans BBQ butter. Either way they are a perfect pairing for a breezy day on the water!

Our Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo weekend will end with an awards ceremony at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club on Sunday, June 8^th at 11 AM to celebrate our winners. Prizes will range from kayaks, gift cards, rods and reels, Flora-Bama merch, coolers and more! So, grab your tackle box, rally your crew, and get ready to reel in the good times. We’ll see you on the line!