MDWFP invites anglers 15 and younger to these youth fishing rodeos across the state. These events are free and provide the opportunity for young anglers to fish in a lake that is well-stocked with catfish!
Events feature educational activities focusing on fish, fishing, and environmental concerns. These quality fishing experiences are provided in a controlled, safe environment. The rodeo ponds are well stocked with channel catfish to meet the participants’ expectations of catching fish. Fishing educational and technical information are provided by the Fisheries Technical staff, biologists from the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and volunteer anglers. Boating safety information is provided by the Law Enforcement Bureau.
Registration
Rodeos take place in all areas of the state. The events are held on Saturday mornings, and registration usually begins between 7:00 – 9:00am.
Youth Fishing Rodeos
| 3/29/2025 | Hansel King Sportsplex | Brookhaven | 8 a.m. |
| 3/29/2025 | Turcotte | Canton | 8 a.m. |
| 4/5/2025 | Leroy Percy State Park | Hollandale | 9 a.m. |
| 4/5/2025 | Veterans Park | Tupelo | 8 a.m. |
| 4/12/2025 | Choctaw Lake | Ackerman | 7:30 a.m. |
| 4/12/2025 | Diamondhead Twin Lakes | Diamondhead | 9 a.m. |
| 4/12/2025 | Clear Springs Recreation Area | Meadville | 7 a.m. |
| 4/19/2025 | Willow Lake | Walnut Grove | 8 a.m. |
| 4/26/2025 | McAlpine Lake | Amory | 9 a.m. |
| 4/26/2025 | Sardis | Sardis | 7 a.m. |
| 4/26/2025 | Northside Park | Philadelphia | 8:30 a.m. |
| 5/3/2025 | Lee’s Summit Park | Hernando | 9 a.m. |
| 5/3/2025 | Legion State Park | Louisville | 8 a.m. |
| 5/3/2025 | DeSoto National Forest | Perkinston | 7 a.m. |
| 5/10/2025 | Trace State Park | Belden | 9 a.m. |
| 5/10/2025 | George Harrison Park | Olive Branch | 8 a.m. |
| 5/10/2025 | Lake Lamar Bruce | Saltillo | 7 a.m. |
| 5/17/2025 | McMillan Park | Carthage | 7:30 a.m. |
| 5/17/2025 | Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery | Enid | 7 a.m. |
| 5/17/2025 | Pascagoula River WMA – Land Between the Creeks Unit | Vancleave | 8 a.m. |
| 5/24/2025 | LeFleurs State Park | Jackson | 8 a.m. |
| 5/24/2025 | Lake Hazle | Hazlehurst | 9 a.m. |
| 6/14/2025 | Grenada Lake | Grenada | 7 a.m. |
| 6/14/2025 | Puskus Lake | Oxford | 7 a.m. |
| 6/14/2025 | Jackson Zoo | Jackson | 7 a.m. |
| 6/21/2025 | Lake Lowndes | Columbus | 7 a.m. |
| 6/21/2025 | Jefferson Pond | Fayette | 8 a.m. |
| 6/28/2025 | Florewood Plantation Park | Greenwood | 7 a.m. |
| 7/12/2025 | Bear Pen Park | Cleveland | 9 a.m. |
| 9/20/2025 | Clarkco State Park | Quitman | 8 a.m. |
| 9/20/2025 | Mound Bayou | Mound Bayou | 8 a.m. |
| 9/27/2025 | Bright Park | Pearl | 9 a.m. |
| 10/4/2025 | Woodville City Park | Woodville | 8:30 a.m. |
| 10/25/2025 | Paul B Johnson State Park | Hattiesburg | 9 a.m. |
Click here for more info on the Youth Fishing Rodeos.
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