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Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
For four days out of the year, thousands of anglers make their way to Dauphin Island to compete in the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo -- recognized in 2011 by Guinness World Records as the World’s Largest Fishing Tournament. The event features 30+ categories with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all categories. One Master Angler is also awarded along with cash prizes for King Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Big Game Jackpots.
Fish Categories and Minimum Lengths
| Inshore | Blackfish (Triple tail) | 20" |
| Bluefish | 14" |
| Blue Runner (Hard tail) | 12" |
| Crevalle (Cavalla) | 24" |
| Drum (Black) | 24" |
| Flounder | 16" |
| Gafftopsail | 16" |
| Ladyfish | 14" |
| Pompano (Florida) | 14" |
| Red Drum | 16"-26" |
| Sheepshead | 14" |
| Spanish Mackerel | 18" |
| Speckled Trout | 15"-22" |
| Tarpon | 78" |
| White Trout | 12" |
| Offshore | Barracuda (Great) | 24" |
| Blackfin Tuna | 20" |
| Billfish | TBD |
| Bonito | 20" |
| Bull Shark | 80" |
| Dolphin | 30" |
| Gray Snapper | 14" |
| Grouper (Yellow, Gag, Red) | 26" |
| King Mackerel | 30" |
| Ling (Cobia) | 40" |
| Red Snapper | 18" |
| Swordfish | 50" |
| Scamp | 20" |
| Tiger Shark | 80" |
| Vermilion Snapper | 12" |
| Wahoo | 30" |
| Yellowfin Tuna | 30" |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Dauphin Island | |
| Dates | |
| July 10-21, 2024 | |
| Website | |
| http://www.adsfr.com | |
| Tickets | |
| Fishing Rodeo | $60 per angler |
| Speckled Trout Jackpot | $40 per angler |
| King Mackerel Jackpot | $250 |
| Big Game Jackpot | $400 |