Barataria Bay Tournaments
Barataria Bay: Bayou State event dates, champions and launches.
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The Barataria Bay dates come from organizer sites; Wildlife and Fisheries posts no event calendar to check them against.
Host pages linked in each row; retrieved October 2026.
Louisiana trail and rodeo dates on Barataria Bay
The trail and rodeo pages put 21 scheduled events on Barataria Bay, 0 yet to run, and 33 published results. Barataria Bay brings out International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Paddle Palozzo, Hurricane Hole Invitational and Bloody Decks Fishing Rodeo. The hosts name Grand Isle, Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle and Grand Isle Marina as the starting point.
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Each row opens the standings it was read from.
Already fished on Barataria Bay
| Date | Event | Organizer | Takeoff | Parish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | ABC Fishing Rodeo (2026, September) | ABC Fishing Rodeo | Grand Isle Marina | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-09-04 | Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo (2026) | Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo | Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-08-29 | Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo (2026) | Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo | Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-08-28 | Hargrove Fishing Rodeo (2026) | Hargrove Fishing Rodeo | Grand Isle Marina | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-08-27 | Hurricane Hole Louisiana Open (2026) | Hurricane Hole Louisiana Open | Hurricane Hole Marina & Resort, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-08-07 | Nicholls Cheer Fishing Rodeo (2026) | Nicholls Cheer Fishing Rodeo | Wake Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-08-01 | CCA Legislators Rodeo (2026) | CCA Louisiana | Hurricane Hole, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-07-24 | Dufrene Building Materials Annual Fishing Rodeo (2026) | Dufrene Building Materials Annual Fishing Rodeo | Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-07-23 | Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo (2026) | Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo | Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion & Grand Isle Marina | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-07-18 | FCA Outdoors Youth/Mentor Rodeo (2026) | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-07-17 | "Big Bite" Louisiana Dental Association Rodeo (2026) | Louisiana Dental Association | Grand Isle Marina | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-07-10 | Blue Boot Rodeo (2026) | Blue Boot Rodeo | Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-07-09 | Wounded War Heroes Rodeo (2026) | Wounded War Heroes Rodeo | Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-06-25 | Creole Classic Fishing Tournament (2026) | Creole Classic Fishing Tournament | Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-06-25 | ABC Louisiana Fishing Rodeo (2026, June) | ABC Louisiana Fishing Rodeo | Hurricane Hole Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-06-10 | Swollfest (2026) | Swollfest | Grand Isle Marina | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-06-05 | Electrical Association of New Orleans Fishing Rodeo (2026) | Electrical Association of New Orleans | Grand Isle Marina | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-06-04 | Entergy Fishing Rodeo (2026) | Entergy | Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-05-22 | Bloody Decks Fishing Rodeo (2026) | Bloody Decks Fishing Rodeo | Wake Side Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-05-06 | Hurricane Hole Invitational (2026) | Hurricane Hole Invitational | Hurricane Hole Marina & Resort, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
| 2026-04-18 | Paddle Palozzo (2026) | Paddle Palozzo | Brideside Marina, Grand Isle | Jefferson Parish |
What lies under the Barataria Bay Louisiana schedule
Barataria Bay, a bay, lies in Plaquemines Parish within the LDWF saltwater area. Passes within 12 miles: Barataria Pass, Creole Pass, Pass Abel and Quatre Bayou Pass. The LDWF Artificial Reef Program lists 6 reefs within 25 miles, the closest Hotel Sid.
Fishing ports within 20 miles: Port Sulphur and Grand Isle. NOAA station Grand Isle (8761724) printed a water level of 1.27 ft MLLW on 2026-10-28. Grand Isle charity rodeos list "Gulf of America / Barataria Bay"; the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo prints "Gulf of America and inshore waters" with its weigh-in on Grand Isle, so its category winners sit here too, scored per fish as printed. South of the LDWF saltwater line an angler 18 or older carries a Basic Fishing License plus a Saltwater License: $17 and $15 for residents, $68 and $60 for nonresidents.
GNIS, LDWF boat launch inventory and Artificial Reef Program, NOAA CO-OPS; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Fish a Louisiana angler may keep from Barataria Bay
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cobia (ling or lemonfish) | 1 daily per person; no more than 2 per vessel; 36" min fork length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Black drum | 5 daily per person – bag and possession; no more than one over 27" max total length; 16" min total length; 27" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Red drum (redfish) | 4 daily per person – bag; none over 27" max total length; 18" min total length; 27" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Southern flounder | 10 daily per person | Open year-round except no possession allowed from Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 daily per person; 12" min fork length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Striped mullet | 100 lbs. daily | Open year-round in state waters |
| Spotted seatrout (speckled trout) | 15 daily per person with no more than 2 over 20" max total length; 13" min total length; 20" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Sheepshead | No daily limit | Open year-round in state waters |
| Tripletail | 5 daily per person; 18" min total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Black bass (largemouth and spotted) | 10 daily | Open year-round |
| Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof) | 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length | Open year-round |
| White bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Yellow bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Sunfish (bream) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Crappie (black and white) | 50 daily; 100 fish possession limit | Open year-round |
| Bowfin (choupique) | No daily limit; 16" MLL | Open year-round |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 19 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Takeoff on Barataria Bay, the particulars
Public launches around Barataria Bay
- Sand Dollar Marina on Barataria Pass2-lane concrete ramp, public, Grand Isle
- Grand Isle Kayak Launch on Barataria Passboat launch public, Grand Isle
Trails and rodeos at Barataria Bay
Barataria Bay tournament parishes
- Jefferson Parish
Rigging the boat ahead of Barataria Bay
Redfish and speck rods
For marsh ponds
Popping corks
For speckled trout
Tarpon tackle
For the rodeo big-game classes
Venting and dehooking
For snapper and grouper
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Other Louisiana waters with fields than Barataria Bay
- Atchafalaya Basin5 events
- Caddo Lake1 event
- Caney Creek Reservoir5 events
- Cross Lake1 event
- D'Arbonne Lake5 events
- False River2 events
- Grand Bayou Reservoir2 events
- Henderson Lake1 event
- Indian Creek Reservoir1 event
- Lake Bruin1 event
- Lake Claiborne2 events
- Lake Concordia1 event
- Lake Des Allemands5 events
- Lake Verret, Grassy Lake and Lake Palourde5 events
- Mississippi River Delta2 events
- New Orleans City Park3 events
- Toledo Bend Reservoir26 events
Cypress, marsh and open water by Barataria Bay, in photos
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Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Shorelines and marsh close to Barataria Bay events
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Photo: NOAA Photo Library, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Louisiana Sea Grant College Program, CC BY 2.0
Barataria Bay contest day, question by question
Is Barataria Bay one of the busier Louisiana event waters?
21 dates collected, 0 ahead, beside 33 published results.
When do boats next leave for a Barataria Bay event?
Nothing ahead has been printed for this water by the Louisiana hosts checked.
How many pounds has a Barataria Bay winner needed?
The printed results here are not one-day five-bass sacks, so no winning-weight figure is quoted.
Who books events on Barataria Bay?
International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Paddle Palozzo, Hurricane Hole Invitational and Bloody Decks Fishing Rodeo.
From which landing do Barataria Bay anglers start?
Starting points named by the hosts: Grand Isle, Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle and Grand Isle Marina.
Who is the newest printed winner on Barataria Bay?
Jaselyn Benthelot took International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo (2026), Blackfin Tuna (Big Game) (2026-07-23) with 31.10 lbs.
What must a Barataria Bay competitor carry from LDWF?
South of the LDWF saltwater line an angler 18 or older carries a Basic Fishing License plus a Saltwater License: $17 and $15 for residents, $68 and $60 for nonresidents.
Which office takes the Barataria Bay entry forms?
Every row links to the host page, which prints the entry fee and cut-off.
Can a Louisiana club list its Barataria Bay date here?
Yes; the Add a tournament button at the top of this page takes Louisiana club dates.
Put in time on Barataria Bay first
See the water page for every mapped launch and the pamphlet rules.
Know a tournament that is not listed?
Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page or schedule. Weekly and monthly ones only need to go in once. If that page shows the name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
We keep what you send so we can check the event. Your email is never published.