Fishing Rodeo

Mark Your Calendars for the 

2018 LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo, July 12-14, 2018

Sand Dollar Marina, 158 Sandollar Ct., Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2500

NOTE: This link will be directing you to the ADA website for your registration. Therefore, you will need to use your ADA username and password to access your information. If you do not have your ADA information, contact the ADA Member Service Center at 1.800.621.8099 (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday) or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.

Download a Printable Registration Form

NEW THIS YEAR - Three-Day Fishing Rodeo!
Tentative Agenda:
Thursday: Fishing Only
Friday: Fishing, Weigh-In, Dinner, Drinks, and Music
Saturday: Fishing, Weigh-In, Dinner, Drinks, Music, Auction, and Fishing Prizes

There will be lots of prizes for top winners, as well as plenty door prizes and prizes for
the Best Family Friendly Boudreaux Joke and Best Hard Luck Story of the weekend.
So, don't forget to bring your best joke!

2018 Registration Fees - SAVE $25 Per Person by Registering Before the Late Fee Deadline

Shirts Available to Pre-Order for 2018 Rodeo (Will Include LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo Logo)
Khaki Fishing Shirt	Heather Green T-shirt	Fuchsia Frost Pink  Racerback Women's Tank
$55	$20 (Each fishing registrant automatically receives one t-shirt.)	$22

Proceeds from the Fishing Rodeo will benefit the LDA Foundation, including support for the Louisiana Mission of Mercy (LaMOM) program, as well as dental education, research, and community outreach.

       


To make a contribution to the LDA Foundation, you can:

• Make a secure, online contribution.
• Add a contribution to your Fishing Rodeo registration form. 
• Call the LDA office at (800) 388-6642 or (225) 926-1986.
• Write a check to the LDA Foundation, and mail it to 7833 Office Park Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

If you are interested in donating an item for our auction or for fishing rodeo prizes or in making a financial contribution for the purchase of prizes, contact Jeanne McFall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (225) 926-1986. All or part of your gift may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thanks to Our Sponsors (as of 4-12-18):

		Premier Events Partners
		Sustaining Events Partners

Premier Events Partners

Sustaining Events Partners

Gold Sponsor: Henry Schein Dental Species Sponsor: Campus Federal Credit Union

Supporters: Alvin Ray’s Bayou Best Pickles Blue Lemon Co. Bowie Outfitters Bonfolk Jay DucoteJay Ducote Sand Dollar Marina SFT

LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo – Official Rules – 2018

PLEASE NOTE:  NEW THIS YEAR - 3-DAY RODEO. Dates for the Annual LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo are Thursday-Saturday, July 12-14, 2018.  The Official Weigh Master must check all fish, before 6 p.m. on July 14.  Scales are open on Fri. and Sat. from 4:30 to 6 p.m. On-site registration will end at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 13. Be sure to register in advance to put your winning fish up on the leader board.

1.  All fish and anglers must be in accordance with state and federal regulations, along with LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo rules and regulations. 
2.  No Billfish (Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish), Swordfish, Sharks, Bull Redfish (over 27”), Black Drum of any size, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, or Amberjack will be allowed in any category.
3.  Children’s division is for anglers 15 years old and under. 
4.  Weigh master and/or board members have the right to open and inspect any fish entered in the rodeo. 
5.  You are entering the LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo at your own risk. Sand Dollar Marina, Dr. Nelson Daly, the LDA Board of Directors, the weigh masters, the sponsors, rodeo officials, and rodeo volunteers will not be held liable for any damages or injury suffered at this event.
6. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. 
7. In the event of a categorical tie, the fish that is first entered wins. 
9. There is no spear fishing category this year. All fish must be caught with rod and reel. 
9. All fishing locations must be accessible to the public at all times according to state and federal regulations, no private fishing grounds. 
10. Any attempt to circumvent the rules of the LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo will result in the disqualification of fish and/or the angler. 
11. The Board of Directors’ decision will be final. 
12. The weigh master’s decision is final. 
13. All money transactions are final. 
14. No swapping of fish between competitors or team members is allowed. 
15. Gaffing is allowed, but any mutilation of fish deemed unnecessary by the weigh master/board of directors will result in disqualification of the fish. 
16. The speckled trout, Red Fish (under 27 inches), Mangrove Snapper, Blue Water (Dolfin, Yellowfin, Tuna or Grouper), Cobia and under 17 categories will be awarded prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The Trout string and Red Fish string will each be awarded one prize for 1st. The component with the most points will be given the title of Best Fishermen in the State, and a plaque which will remain in the LDA office will reflect their status. 
17. One fish from the Trout string and/or the Red Fish string entries may be entered in the appropriate largest Trout/Red Fish category. 
18. Point system for component competition: first=3 points, second=2 points, third=1 point.
19. On-site registration will end at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 13. 
20. Your boat or vehicle must be in the perimeter/property of the Sand Dollar Marina with the fish to be entered and the angler must report to the weigh master before official closing of scales at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 14 to enter a fish. NO EXCEPTIONS. 
21. Weigh-ins will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Friday, July 13, and 4:30 to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 14. 
22. At 6 p.m., Saturday, the LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo will be closed for that year. Scales will stay open until all fish brought in before 6 p.m. are weighed in. Awards ceremony will follow the final weigh in.