EMPIRE SOUTH PASS
TARPON RODEO
JULY 30 - AUGUST 01, 2026
Empire south pass tarpon rodeo
During the first week of August the town of Empire comes together for one of their largest social events of the year. There's great food, camaraderie and southern hospitality shared by everyone involved, and the local residents love to entertain. The 74th Empire South Pass Tarpon Rodeo will host teams from South Louisiana in search of the largest tarpon, inshore and offshore species. Bring your family and friends to this year's event for nightly live music and experience true Cajun culture, hosted by Delta Marina.
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SCHEDULE
Schedule of daily events for the tournament held July 30 thru August 01, 2026.
THURSDAY, JULY 30th
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Scales open / Rodeo Apparel available for purchase / Vendors Open
FRIDAY, JULY 31st
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Scales open / Scales open / Rodeo Apparel available for purchase / Vendors Open
2:00 pm -4:00 pm - DJ
4:00 pm -6:00 pm - John Mark
6:00 pm -10:00 pm -Caleb Lapeyrouse and The Drivers
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST
11:00 am - til - DJ
1:00 pm - 3:00pm - I John Mark & The High Tide
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm / Scales open / Award Ceremony
3:30 pm - 6:00pm - R&R Smokin' Foundation Band 7:00 pm (under the pavilion) Rodeo Apparel available for purchase / Vendors Open
2025 LCC LEG V
FPLI RECAP
"You're My Boy, Blue" - 431 pounds of pure blue marlin arrived to the weigh scales and received a warm welcome from spectators. Second Wind brought home the biggest fish of the tournament in many years and was the highlight of the show. Team Low IQ wasn't far behind as they weighed in a 184.5 pound swordfish. The crowds showed up in record numbers to support the annual event and many memories were created for the children. For over 75 years, this event has brought the community and families together for a weekend full of fishing.
2024 LCC LEG IV
FPLI RECAP
The oldest fishing tournament in the United States packed thousands of people onto the island of Grand Isle this weekend. The annual rodeo has been going on dating back to 1928 and the event is always one of the most anticipated events of the summer. Over 100 teams let the good times roll and caught numerous fish for the large crowds. There were daily events for everyone in the family to enjoy, including hours of live Cajun music and children's crab races. Lady Angler, Jaselyn Berthelot, earned "Best All Around Fisherman" for the Big Game category while Corey Free weighed the top dolphin of 32 lbs.
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