In 2002 a dad, Brian McAdam, decided to create an event to encourage kids to get outside and explore the beautiful Louisiana Outdoors. He recruited other dads with the same passion and a rodeo was born. Thanks to this visionary group and the hundreds of volunteers and sponsors that have devoted themselves since, this non-profit event grew every year and has evolved into the Jeff Fish Fest & Rodeo.
With over a hundred kids fishing every year and several hundred adults it is recognized as one of the premier fishing events in the country. Please help us spread the word and …Take A Kid Fishing this year.
We focus on the kids but don’t be fooled; this is an Elite adult fishing rodeo as well. Fishing dates are: May 17th and 18th, weigh-in 5pm SHARP on May 18th. Fish any legal water in La., by boat or bank, fresh water or salt.
For the beginners we can provide maps of local hot spots to fish with a boat or without. We’ll even show parents how to rig a pole and tips on what to use for bait. For adults we offer rod n reel division, Spear Fishing, and Kayak division with one-of-a kind hand sculpted trophies. For the kids we give 100 trophies for 1st through 10th place in 10 categories. We also give 100 awards to kids to make it really memorable!
We’ve expanded the weigh-in Fish Fest and partnered with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. The LWLF provides 3 interactive and education booths manned by a team of marine biologist. They also display a variety of LIVE native fish in their 1,400 gallon all glass fish tank.. DJ, Sno-balls, Kid’s Jump Zone, Casting contest, Crab races, Fish cleaning seminar, new boat and truck display, Ice carving, Mullet Toss, splash pool, and much more for kids of all ages. You don’t have to fish to have a ball!
Great Food, Door prizes, Auction and raffle!! Jeff Fish Fest and Rodeo is known for its plentiful and quality door prizes, participant’s bags, and grand prize. Each participant get a bag with a rodeo shirt, fishing towel, cup, Dudley Lures, koozie, and plenty more. Entrants also enjoy free beverages, fresh grilled Ribeye steaks and sides or kids plates, fresh caught fried fish and all the Fish Fest activities. We give our hundreds of door prizes and raffle Kayaks, ice chest, marine radios, quality fishing gear, etc. and every entrant get a change at a free guided fishing trip with a top Louisiana guide.
Lastly, our pre-registration party has expanded also. Friday, May 3rd from 6pm to 9pm we’ll be in the MBC building at 10021 Jefferson Hwy. for registration, boiled crawfish, Jambalaya, more raffle items, and Fish Like a Pro seminar featuring 5 top fishing guides on a Q&A panel moderated by The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com’s Outdoor guru Todd Masson. Bring your boat by for a free safety inspection from The Louisiana Coast Guard and Blessing of the Fleet! Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries will also present fish tagging 101 and a Q&A booth at this event.
