Fishing Rodeo

2026 Morgan City Oilfield

We are in the process of planning our 2026 event. If you would like to be notified when we open registration for this event, please fill out the form below.

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2025 Fishing Rodeo Winners

Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo

Our 2025 event was another huge success. Below are the winners of our Fishing Rodeo. Thank you to everyone that participated.

Fishing Rodeo Registration

Weigh In Will Be 2:00PM - 4:00PM At The Morgan City Auditorium

Our 2026 Fishing Rodeo will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

To register for the Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo, please completely fill out the form below.

You can also download a copy of the entry form and return it to Tanks-A-Lot in Morgan City.

Fishing Rodeo Registration

Weigh In Will Be 2:00PM - 4:00PM At The Morgan City Auditorium

To register for the Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo, please completely fill out the form below.

You can also download a copy of the entry form and return it to Tanks-A-Lot in Morgan City.

Our 2026 Fishing Rodeo will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Registration is now closed as we have reached our maximum capacity for the event. Please call to check availability.

If you would like to donate to our cause, please use the form below. Thank you for your contribution to our cause!

Fishing Rodeo Rules

Fishing Time: 6:00am-4:00pm

The Scales will open at 2:00 pm and participants must be in weigh-in line by 4:00pm

Weigh-In will be at the Morgan City Auditorium

All rules stated below will remain unchanged. Tournament Director is final authority at weigh-in

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & DRUGS: Consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs within fishing hours is strictly prohibited and subjected to disqualification.

TEAMS – As per legal personal limit of boat.

TEAM CAPTAIN MUST BE PRESENT TO COLLECT CHECKS

SCORING FISH

Redfish: A maximum of (3) fish per team will be weighed. Redfish must be 18” – 27”

Bass: A maximum of (5) fish per team (12” minimum) will be weighed. Any bass fish must be alive. Dead bass will be penalized 1/4 LB. each.

Catfish: A maximum of (1) big fish per team will be weighed. There is no size limit on catfish.

Speckled Trout: A maximum of (5) fish per team will be weighed. Fish must comply with LA state regs 13” min – 20” max, 2 over 20” allowed per team.

Mike Michel Trash Fish: A maximum of (1) big fish per team will be weighed. There is no size limit on trash fish (Drum, Gasper goo, Flounder, Lemon fish, Garfish, etc.…).

OTHER RULES & REGULATIONS

TIES: Two teams having the exact weight will have the tie broken as follows: largest fish, number of fish, if still a tie, flip a coin. Tie for big fish will be divided.

PROTEST: MUST be filed & presented to Tournament Director in writing within 30 minutes after the scales are officially closed and must provide undisputed evidence.

SAFETY: During the tournament hours, life vests must be worn and fastened when the main engine is running, and the kill switch must be engaged by the driver. Fisherman will comply with all U.S.C.G. and LA Wildlife and Fisheries regulations.

BIG REDFISH: Only (1) big redfish paid per winning team.

BIG BASS: Only (1) big bass paid per winning team.

BIG SPECKLED TROUT: Only (1) big speckled trout paid per winning team.

PERMITTED FISHING WATERS: Only those waters that are open to the public will be allowed. All waters including private ponds, canals and marsh that is not open to the public is off limits. You cannot cross private waters of any kind to gain access to a fishing area. All fish must be caught on Rod & Reel.

RESTRICTED WATERCRAFT: No Air Boats, MUD Boats, Jet Drives, Surface Drives, or Air-cooled Engines will be allowed.