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 our 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 a.m. – 9 a.m.
2026 Rodeo Schedule
| Date | Event Location | City | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Roosevelt State Park | Morton | 10 a.m. |
| 3/28/2026 | Harrison County Sportsplex | Gulfport | 8 a.m. |
| 3/28/2026 | Dunn’s Falls | Enterprise | 9 a.m. |
| 4/4/2026 | Veterans Park | Tupelo | 8 a.m. |
| 4/11/2026 | Pascagoula River WMA – Land Between the Creeks Unit | Vancleave | 8 a.m. |
| 4/11/2026 | Lake Lowndes State Park | Columbus | 8 a.m. |
| 4/11/2026 | Leroy Percy State Park | Hollandale | 9 a.m. |
| 4/18/2026 | Willow Lake | Walnut Grove | 8 a.m. |
| 4/18/2026 | Clear Springs Recreation Area | Meadville | 7 a.m. |
| 4/18/2026 | Cypress Point | Sardis | 7:30 a.m. |
| 4/25/2026 | Northside Park | Philadelphia | 8:30 a.m. |
| 4/25/2026 | Hansel King Sportsplex | Brookhaven | 8 a.m. |
| 4/25/2026 | McAlpine Lake | Amory | 9 a.m. |
| 5/2/2026 | Turcotte | Canton | 8 a.m. |
| 5/2/2026 | Lee’s Summit Park | Hernando | 9 a.m. |
| 5/2/2026 | Lake Hazle | Hazlehurst | 9 a.m. |
| 5/2/2026 | Legion State Park | Louisville | 8 a.m. |
| 5/2/2026 | DeSoto National Forest | Perkinston | 7 a.m. |
| 5/9/2025 | Lake Lamar Bruce | Saltillo | 7 a.m. |
| 5/9/2026 | Olive Branch City Park | Olive Branch | 8 a.m. |
| 5/16/2026 | Trace State Park | Belden | 9 a.m. |
| 5/16/2026 | Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery | Enid | 7 a.m. |
| 5/16/2026 | LeFleur’s Bluff State Park | Jackson | 8 a.m. |
| 5/30/2026 | Jellystone Park | Pelahatchie | 9 a.m. |
| 6/6/2026 | Florewood Plantation State Park | Greenwood | 8 a.m. |
| 6/13/2016 | Grenada Lake | Grenada | 7 a.m. |
| 6/20/2026 | Puskus Lake | Oxford | 7 a.m. |
| 6/20/2026 | Jefferson Pond | Fayette | 8 a.m. |
| 7/3/2026 | Clarkco State Park | Quitman | 8 a.m. |
| 7/11/2026 | Bear Pen Park | Cleveland | 8 a.m. |
| 9/19/2026 | Mound Bayou | Mound Bayou | 8 a.m. |
| 9/26/2026 | Bright Park | Pearl | 9 a.m. |
| 10/3/2026 | Woodville City Park | Woodville | 8:30 a.m. |
| 10/3/2026 | Walthall County Shooting Range | Tylertown | 8:30 a.m. |
| 10/31/2026 | Paul B. Johnson State Park | Hattiesburg | 9 a.m. |
Click here for more info on the Youth Fishing Rodeos.
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