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Special Tournaments, Shootouts page
2024.

Speckled Trout Tournament 
for 2024

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Sponsored by Quality Insulation & Foam

Speckled Trout Slot Tournament July 5, 2024 Entry fee: $50 per angler. 

 

Anglers may enter 5 Speckled Trout ***(slot size limit 15-20 inches) that will be (All) weighed together for a combined total aggregate weight. Cash prizes will be based on the number of entries received. 1st and 2nd place will consist of a 60/40 split of the cash prize awarded for the tournament. 

 

 ***Mandatory registration is required to fish this tournament. Registration times at the Barksdale pavilion: July 2-3, 2024, 9:00AM-4:00PM and July 4, 2024, 10:00AM-8:00PM or call (228) 324-7612 for registration information. 

 

Time and date of tournament: Tournament starts at 12:01 AM on July 5, 2024 and ends at 6:00 PM on July 5, 2024. Scales open for weigh-in at 12:00 PM-6:00 PM July 5th. Anglers must be in line before 6:00 PM on July 5, 2024 to be eligible to weigh in your fish. Prizes will be awarded shortly after scales are closed on July 5th and the final results are released by weightmaster. 

 

 All fish must be caught by rod and reel method for this special tournament. All boats must leave and return to a Mississippi port / harbor / ramp. The weighmaster has final determination and approval of all entries and may deny and / or disqualify any entries based off of unsportsmanlike conduct, and also reserves the right to refuse any fish that appear to have been caught by any method other than rod and reel. All fish must be presented in a good / edible condition and not appear mutilated, netted or spoiled. Fisherman must fish during the specified tournament timeframe. The weighmasters decision is final. All fish entered for competition will remain on public display throughout the day and become property of the rodeo. In the event of a tie, the first fish weighed will be declared the winner.

 

Participants enter at their own risk. Neither the tournament, nor any person connected with this tournament shall be liable for any loss, negligence, harm or injury to any one for any reason.

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Weighmaster has final word on all fish related decisions.

Grand Slam Tournament
July 4 2024

Grand Slam Tournament July 4, 2024   

Entry fee: $50 per angler. 

Anglers may enter one fish per listed eligible species that will be

(all) weighed together for a combined total aggregate weight.

Cash prizes will be based on the number of entries received.

1st and 2nd place will consist of a 60/40 split of the cash prize

awarded for the tournament. 

 

Species and size requirements: 

*Redfish (slot size 18-30 inches) 

*Flounder (12 inches minimum and must be caught on hook and line only)

*Speckled Trout (slot size 15-20 inches) 

 

 ***Mandatory registration is required to fish the Grand Slam Tournament. Registration times at the Barksdale pavilion: July 2-3, 2024, 9:00AM-4:00PM or call (228) 324-7612 for registration information. 

 

 Time and date of tournament: Tournament starts at 12:01 AM on July 4, 2024 and ends at 6:00 PM on July 4, 2024. Scales open for weigh-in at 12:00PM-6:00PM July 4th. Anglers must be in line before 6:00PM to be eligible to weigh in your fish. Prizes will be awarded shortly after scales are closed on July 4th and the final results are released by weighmaster. 

 

 All fish must be caught by rod and reel method for this special tournament. Weighmaster has final determination and approval of all entries and may deny and / or disqualify any entries based off of unsportsmanlike conduct, and also reserves the right to refuse any fish that appear to have been caught by any method other than rod and reel. All fish must be presented in a good / edible condition and not appear mutilated, netted or spoiled. Fisherman must fish during the specified tournament timeframe. The weighmasters decision is final. All fish entered for competition will remain on public display throughout the day and become property of the rodeo. In the event of a tie, the first fish weighed will be declared the winner.

 

Participants enter at their own risk. Neither the tournament, nor any person connected with this tournament shall be liable for any loss, negligence, harm or injury to any one for any reason.

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Weighmaster has final word on all fish related decisions. 

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Sponsored by Seven's C's Marine

Most Unusual Fish

No real rules as long as it is a legal species and unusual. 
In Honor of Dick Wilson who was known for doing this.

Sponsored by Marty Wilson

General Information Overview

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An overall view, general information, prizes and awards, fish, fishing waters, and more for the annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi.

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Inc.

(A Non-Profit Corporation)

P.O. Box 3957 - Gulfport, Mississippi 39505-3957

Domain Name: www.mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com

Email mdsfr1947@yahoo.com

 

Rodeo Dates

The dates for the 76th Annual Rodeo will be July 4 - July 7, 2024. Fishing begins July 4, 2024 12:01am Scales open at 12:00pm These dates are when all species of fish are running, and sport fishing is at its best.

 

Admission

Gates open at 12 noon and close at 10:30pm. Gate admission is $5 per adult person from 12-2pm good for all day entry, from 2pm till closing it is $10. 4 day arm bands available the first day $20 for whole event all 4 days, Children, ages 5 and under, are admitted free. Carnival Rides vary in price

 

Registration

All Registrations are now done on site at the Rodeo, Jones Park Gulfport at the time you bring in your fish.. Individual registration is free but there is a Rodeo entrance fee of $5 when entering a fish. All sport fishermen and fisher women, fishing from pleasure craft, yachts or charter boats, must be registered contestants except, of course, the hired members of the crew. Scales open at 12:00pm and close at 6pm on all days except the final day. On the final day, the scales open at 12:00pm and close at 4pm.

 

 

Kids Fishing Rodeo

Registration is not required for contestants entered in the Junior Fishing Rodeo. However, contestants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. See the Official Rules for additional information.

 

 

Waters

The official Rodeo Fishing waters are anywhere in the Mississippi Sound or the Gulf of Mexico. For freshwater fishing...anywhere in the bays, bayous, rivers, creeks, lakes or ponds. All fish must be caught with conventional tackle and in a sportsman like manner.

 

Boats

Contestants may harbor their boats at any pier, and may transport their catches to Rodeo Headquarters by any means of transportation.

All fish entries became the property of the Rodeo.

 

Saltwater Division

Barracuda, Black Drum, Blackfish, Bonita, Flounder, Gar, Gray snapper, Grouper, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Lemon Fish, Redfish, Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Dolphin, Red Snapper, Tuna, Wahoo

 

Fresh Water Division

Bream, Catfish, Crappie and Green Trout. Freshwater fish catches must have been in accordance with the Mississippi law limits.

 

Regular Rodeo Start & Ending Times

Competitive fishing starts any time after 12:01am on the morning of the first day, and ends at 4pm on the final day of the Rodeo. Fishing craft may be on location ready for fishing. Scales open at 12:00pm and close at 6pm on all days except the final day. On the final day, the scales open at 12:00pm and close at 4pm.

 

Weigh Master

All fish must be checked by the Weigh Master before 6pm daily, but before 4pm on the final day. Scales open at 12:00pm and close at 6pm on all days except the final day. On the final day, the scales open at 12:00pm and close at 4pm. Fish may be held over from one day to the next if late getting to the Weight Master. Fish held over must have been kept in good condition and are subject to inspection. Under no circumstances will frozen fish, or fish that have been frozen, be accepted.

 

Conclusion

"Old-timers" on the Gulf Coast say that a sportsman can fish every day for a year without having to fish twice in the same choice spot. The Mississippi Coast offers over 65 fishing camps, all situated at favored fishing sites with many excellent fishing spots nearby. Many of the camps offer every facility for the sport fisherman including bait, fishing tackle, boats (with or without motors), refreshments, and detailed information as to where to fish. Information about fishing camp locations is usually available from the Chamber of Commerce of any Mississippi Gulf Coast city, or any local sporting goods store.

 

The Gulf of Mexico offers a thrilling adventure for the sportsman who wants to tackle the big ones, and the spacious Mississippi Sound is for those who like saltwater fishing at its best. For the fresh-water fisherman...the Coast offers three bays where fresh and saltwater fish are often caught from the same spot with the same tackle, offering a unique experience...plus over 1,500 miles of shoreline on bays, lazy bayous, rivers, creeks and lakes.

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