Big Bass Fishing Rodeo & Fishtival

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Courtesy of City Park Conservancy

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and New Orleans City Park will host the 75th annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival  in New Orleans City Park. The tournament is catch-and-release, with anglers vying for the largest bass of the competitors. The Battle for the Bass competition is also open to students in seventh through twelfth grades, offering an opportunity for them to represent their schools. Kayakers and other paddlers can compete in the Boats on the Bayou competition on Bayou St. John. After the competition, the Fishtival will commence with live music, jambalaya for sale, exhibits, and activities for kids. Fishing competitions begin at 6:30 am, Fishtival is from 9 am–noon. Registration deadline is 5 pm on March 24. Find more information at bigbassfishingrodeo.com.