11th Annual 
Flora-Bama 
Fishing Rodeo

The "Funnest" Fishing Tournament 
On The Gulf Coast
June 7 - 8, 2024

The FBFR is a multi-species, recreational and competitive fishing tournament featuring 40 categories with 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prize packages for each category!

A portion of the FBFR ticket sales will be donated to a non profit organization geared to providing combat veterans with well-deserved family vacations.
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HOW IT WORKS


Division List For Flora-Bama Fishing Tournament

Kid's Division (12 & younger): $25 per angler


13 categories with prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prize packages in each category.


Top Male Junior Angler & Top Female Junior Angler Award


Blue Crab


Croaker


King Mackerel


Ladyfish


Gaff Topsail Catfish


Pinfish


Redfish


Red Snapper


Spanish Mackerel


Speckled Trout


Stingray


White Trout


Pompano



Adult's Division (13 & older): $50 per angler


30 categories with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each category.



Top Female Angler & Top Male Angler Awards


(INSHORE)


Black Drum


Blackfish - Triple Tail


Blue Runner - Hard Tail


BlueFish


Flounder


Gafftopsail Catfish


Ladyfish - Skipjack


Pompano


Redfish - Red Drum


Sheepshead


Spanish Mackerel


Speckled Trout - Spotted Sea Trout


Stingray


 


  (OFFSHORE)


 Almaco Jack


Barracuda


Blackfin Tuna


Bonito


Cobia - Ling


Jack Crevalle


King Mackerel


Mahi-Mahi - Dolphinfish


Red Snapper


Scamp


Swordfish


Vermillion Snapper - Beeliner


Wahoo


White Snapper - Red Porgy


Yellowfin Tuna


 


Spearfishing (Red Snapper, Grouper, & Flounder)


*Based on aggregate weight


 

**LIONFISH IS A SPECIAL SPEARFISHING CATEGORY, ANGLER WHO SUBMITS MOST LIONFISH WILL BE AWARDED 1ST PLACE PRIZE PACKAGE. TEHRE WILL ALSO BE A PRIZE FOR LARGEST LIONFISH AND FOR SMALLEST LIONFISH. 


Competitive Angler Divisions: Additional Entries Required



 


Trash Can Slam - $20 per angler


Award for Top Adult Angler


Lady Fish, Blue Fish, Gaff Topsail Catfish


 


Junior Trash Can Slam - $10 per angler


Award for Top Junior Angler


12 years & younger


 


 Speckled Trout Championship


Level 1: $25/Angler


Level 2: $50/Angler


Level 3: $100/Angler


Level 4: $200/Angler


90% entries paid out:


1st Place - 50%


2nd Place - 30%


3rd Place - 20%


 


*Sign out is not required for the Speckled Trout Championship


*Any minor who wins a cash prize category must have a parent or legal guardian present to fill out tax paperwork.


*Kayaks welcome


 


King Mackerel Championship is $250/boat w/ 90% of entries paid out to


1st place - 50%,


2nd place - 30%,


3rd place - 20%


 


 


 


Offshore Slam Championship - $1000 per boat


(Tuna, Dolphin, Swordfish, & Wahoo)


90% entries paid out to:


1st place - 50%


2nd place - 30%


3rd place - 20%


 

 


Red Snapper Jackpot - $100 per Boat


90% entries paid out to:


1st Place - 50%


2nd Place - 30%


3rd Place - 20%

Fishing will take place on June 7th & 8th. The awards will be given on June 9th at 11am. 

THERE WILL BE A FACEBOOK LIVE VIRTUAL CAPTAIN'S MEETING. 6PM ON FLORA-BAMA FISHING RODEO FACEBOOK PAGE


FISHING RODEO FRIDAY, JUNE 7th


FISHING RODEO SATURDAY, JUNE 8th


AWARDS CEREMONY SUNDAY, JUNE 9th at 11 AM


FISHING RODEO: OPENS FRI 6/7 AT 12 AM.


CLOSES SAT 6/8 AT 7PM.


WEIGH STATION HOURS:


Friday, June 9: 2-7 PM


Saturday, June 10: 2-7 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to keep my ticket with me?

YES. You must have your ticket with you when weighing in a fish. If you have purchased a ticket online, be sure to print your confirmation email and keep it with you.


Do I need a boat to fish?

No way! You can fish from a boat, a bridge, the beach, in a mud puddle…from anywhere!

How do I know if I can fit under the Ono Island Bridge? How high is the Ono Bridge?

- 24' High and 34' Wide


How do the Competitive Championships work?

There is a Speckled Trout, King Mackerel, Offshore Slam, Red Snapper Jackpot, Trash Can Slam, and Junior Trash Can Slam at this year's Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo. Each division requires additional entry costs per team or per person. All anglers fishing in the competitive championships must possess their own Adults Division Ticket, with the exception of the Junior Trash Can Slam which requires a Kid's Division Ticket. See our rules page for more information.


Is it kid friendly?

YES! This is a very family friendly tournament and environment. We will have a kids division in our rodeo where junior anglers 12 and younger compete in 12 divisions (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place award packages in each category). A fish viewing station will be available for everyone to take a look at all the awesome fish that has been caught. There will be plenty of live music, food, and drinks for all ages


What times are the weigh in open?

Weigh in is Friday, June 7 : 2-7 PM AND Saturday, June 8: 2-7 PM. If you aren't in line by the end time, you cannot weigh in. There will be music, food, activities, and drinks for everyone of all ages going on both days at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club and Flora-Bama Ole River Grill so come join the fun Friday and Saturday.


When is the awards ceremony?

The awards ceremony is Sunday, June 9th at 11:00am at Flora-Bama Yacht Club Stage


Where can I buy tickets?

Online at florabama.catchstat.com or hit the "Enter Tourney" button on this page. Tickets can be purchased online until 11:59 pm on June 6th.

Where can I get my fishing license?

Florida and/or Alabama: http://takemefishing.org/fishing/license/


Where can I leave from?

You do not have to sign out from any specific location.  You may begin fishing at 12:00 am on Friday, June 7th.  Fish may be caught from any location between Cape San Blas, FL and the TX/LA border. You must weigh in no later than 7pm, June 8th.


Where is Flora-Bama Yacht Club located?

By Car: Across the street from Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar directly behind the Liquor Store on Ole River. By Boat: 30.2822 Degrees N, 87.5186 Degrees W


Where is the weigh in?

Next to the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill on the Beach Area. All boats that cannot fit under the Ono Island Bridge, please bring your fish in by vehicle.


Who all needs a fishing rodeo ticket?

Everyone participating in the fishing rodeo must have a ticket.  All ages require tickets. Captains and deckhands are not required to have a ticket IF they do not fish during the tournament. 


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EVENTS@FLORABAMA.COM

Please click link below for all tournament rules.

Current set of rules are for the year 2023 and may be subject to change.

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Have questions about the tournament?

Call us at 251-980-5222 or contact us via email.
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