Big Bite Fishing Rodeo
Dates: July 17-18, 2026
Location: Grand Isle Marina, Grand Isle, LA
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If you’re new to the Big Bite Fishing Rodeo—welcome! Just a heads-up: this is a BYO-style event. All participants are responsible for bringing their own fishing gear, securing a boat (if you plan to fish offshore or inshore), and arranging their own lodging. The rodeo is all about getting together for some great fishing and fun. If you have questions, just ask—we’re happy to help point you in the right direction! Email jeanne@ladental.org for help.
Rodeo Schedule
Friday:
- Fishing all day
- No official rodeo events
Saturday:
- Fishing all day
- 4:00–5:30 p.m. at Grand Isle Marina: Weigh-in, dinner, shirt pickup, and awards ceremony.
REGISTRATION CATEGORY The two-day fishing entry price includes dinner on Saturday. | Early Bird Price | Regular Price | On-Site Price |
Adults | $79 | $104 | $129 |
Children, 15 and under | $40 | $65 | $90 |
Dental Students | $30 | $55 | $80 |
Saturday night dinner tickets only. You will only be able to eat, you will not be able to weigh fish or win prizes. | $35 | $35 | $35 |
Cancellation Policy:
To receive a refund, all requests must be postmarked or sent no later than the day before the rodeo begins. You may send your request to jeanne@ladental.org. Registration cancellation/refund requests must be in writing. No refunds will be given for the Saturday fish fry. No cancellation requests or refund requests will be accepted or granted after the scheduled start to any meeting. This includes cancellations due to illness, late arrivals, weather, parking difficulties, or any other reasons. There will be no registration transfers.
Cancellation requests prior to early registration deadline
- Refund requests for registration will be granted a full refund, less a $15 processing fee. The request must be received on or before each meeting's early registration date. Exceptions will not apply.
Cancellation Requests between early registration deadline and the day before your meeting begins
- Refund requests for registration fees will be granted a 50% refund less a $15 processing fee. The request must be received no later than 4 p.m. on the day before your meeting begins. Exceptions will not apply.
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Proceeds from the Fishing Rodeo will benefit the LDA Foundation, which supports 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:
- 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.
- Contribute via PayPal by following this link. (It is not necessary to have a PayPal account to donate through this link. Click “Donate with Debit or Credit Card” to make your secure donation through PayPal.)
2024 LDA Foundation Fishing Rodeo Winners
1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Redfish | David Rainwater Dental Student 7.63 | Levi Walters Dental Student 7.41 | Sean Perry Dental Student 7.08 |
| Redfish Stringer | David Rainwater Dental Student 28.42 | No entries | No entries |
| Speckled Trout | Dr. Jake Paige | Dr. Phil Gastinel | Smokey Cook |
| Cobia | Greg Hebert Baton Rouge 21.18 | No entries | No entries |
| Mangrove Snapper | Reece Gaudet | Sam Jackson | No entries |
| Red Snapper | Greg Hebert | Dr. Lane Eddleman | Randy Fandal |
| Trout Stringer | Dr. Jake Paige | No entries | No entries |
| Grouper | Jarret Theriot | Chase Mascaro | Jacob Weaver |
| Kids (15 & Under) | Caroline Ber | Thomas Eddleman | No entries |
Note: Weights in pounds and ounces.