76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, City Park Conservancy hosts the 76th-annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo (BBR), the oldest freshwater rodeo in the country! In addition to the bank-fishing-only main event, other activities include: Battle for the Bass (BFTB) – Student fishing competition grades 7-12 Boats on the Bayou (BOTB) – Bayou St. John fishing competition for kayakers and other non-motorized vessels Cichlid + Bream Trim – Teams of up to five compete for heaviest 15 stringer of bream, cichilds, and perch Fishtival – Free festival featuring DJ, food, wildlife exhibits, crafts, games, activities, and new and used fishing gear for sale at great prices The rodeo is a rain-or-shine event – no refunds are given. Wristbands must be worn at all times and presented to the weigh-master at the weigh station. Lost wristbands will not be re-issued. All anglers weighing in for BBR or BFTB must be in line at the weigh station before 11am; BOTB before 10:30am.