City of D’Iberville Inagural Fishing Rodeo 2026
May 22 @ 4:00 pm - May 25 @ 6:00 pm CDT
City of D’Iberville – First Annual D’Iberville Fishing Rodeo 
Pre-register now:Join us Memorial Weekend 2026 for the First Annual D’Iberville Fishing Rodeo, a three-day community celebration honoring our city’s rich fishing and shrimping heritage while investing in the future of D’Iberville!
Event Dates:Friday – Sunday
May 22, 23, and 24, 2026
Open to all anglers – and the best part? There are NO ENTRY FEES!Anglers will compete across 15 different species in 3 categories, with guaranteed cash payouts and prizes for each eligible species.
Fishing CategoriesFreshwater
• Bass
• Alligator Gar
• Catfish
• Bream
• Crappie
Inshore
• Speckled Trout
• Redfish
• Flounder
• Black Drum
• Sheepshead
Offshore
• Lemonfish
• Red Snapper
• Mangrove Snapper
• Tripletail
• Shark (Blacktip & Spinner only)
Captains Meeting:Thursday night, May 21
Kids Event – Casting for ConservationOn Saturday, May 23 from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, the Mississippi State Coastal Conservation Association will host Kids Casting for Conservation.
All participating kids will receive free bait and a free rod and reel!
More Than Just a Tournament!Beyond the competition, this event is designed as a true community festival. The public is invited to enjoy:
• Live music
• Food vendors
• Merchandise vendors
• Family-friendly activities
• A welcoming festival-style atmosphere
Everything is free and open to the public, making it a celebration of sport, culture, and community along the Gulf Coast. Our vision is to grow this event year after year into one of the region’s signature traditions!
Interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor?Visit our website or follow our page for more information and upcoming announcements.
Tournament Information:Wendy Fayard – 228-861-3755 – wfayard@diberville.ms.us
Randall Pelous – 228-273-3344
Stay tuned to the City of D’Iberville Fishing Rodeo page for updates, registration details, and exciting announcements as we count down to the rodeo!
Let’s make history together at the First Annual D’Iberville Fishing Rodeo!