Fishing Rodeo

Congrats to our 2020 Fishing Rodeo Winners!
Thank you for your support.

2021 LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo, July 15-17, 2021

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

Two-Day Fishing Rodeo!

2020 Schedule (Adjusted for social distancing)

2020 Registration Fees - SAVE $25 Per Person by Registering Before the Late Fee Deadline

ADDITIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE	Price
2020 Fishing Shirt with long sleeves - limited supply - MUST PURCHASE ONSITE	$55
Baseball Hat	$15
2019 Long Sleeve Dry-Fit shirt - onsite purchase only (no picture available)	$20
*Other shirts available for on-site purchase only*
Fishing Rodeo Hat $15  2020 Fishing Shirts $55 (Rodeo logo will be placed above chest on right side.)     First Place Prizes  2020 T-shirt (comes with fishing registration - limited sizing and quantity)

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 5637 Bankers Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

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 2020 Sponsors (as of 2/14/2020):

	Premier Events Partners

Premier Events Partners

Species Sponsor:

Gold Sponsor:

LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo – Official Rules – July 17-18, 2020

PLEASE NOTE:   2-DAY RODEO. Dates for the Annual LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo are July 17-18, 2020.  The Official Weigh Master must check all fish, before 6 p.m. on July 18.  Scales are open Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.  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. 
8. 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. Categories: Redfish, Redfish Stringer (5 fish), Speckled Trout, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Trout Stringer (5 fish), Yellowfin, Grouper, Red Snapper, Kids (15 & under). All categories will be awarded prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place EXCEPT the Trout Stringer and Red Fish stringer 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. 
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 18 to enter a fish. NO EXCEPTIONS. 
21. Weigh-ins will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 18. 
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.