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2024

Daily Prize List


July 4th......................Plano 3- tray Saltwater Tacklebox/ tackle

July 5th .............................................LTC. Assorted Lure Package
 July 6th..................................................Electric Fillet Knife             

               July 7th ..........32oz MDSFR Insulated Cup & Telescoping spinning rod & reel

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Daily Prizes will be awarded ASAP after Scales are closed and results are released by Weighmaster. The prizes may be picked up immediately afterwards, or anytime between 12:00Noon and 8:30PM each day. Prizes will be available at the prize bin for pick up daily.
NOTE: After 8:30PM on July 7th all awarded prizes, not picked up will revert back to the MSDSFR.

In case of an honest mistake a substitute prize of equal value may be awarded.

2024
GRAND PRIZES AND AWARDS

Saltwater Division

 

Barracuda

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest,

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Black Drum

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest,

$150

& Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Black Fish

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1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest,

$250 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100


                                    

Bonita

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest,

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Dolphin

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Flounder

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Gar

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Gray Snapper

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Grouper

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150, Marty Wilson

“Big Mo” Grouper print& Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Jack Crevalle

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

King Mackerel

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Lemonfish ​

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest,

$250, Marty Wilson

“The Jiglow” Cobia print & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

  

 

Red Fish

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150, Marty Wilson

Rodeo Heritage Print & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Red Snapper

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150, Marty Wilson

Rodeo Heritage Print   & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

 

Shark

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150, Penn Squall 50 LD & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Sheep Head

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Spanish Mackerel

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Speckled Trout

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150, Marty Wilson

“Double Trouble print and stamp

& Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

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Tuna

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150, Marty Wilson print & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Wahoo

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Fresh Water Division

 

Bream

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

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Catfish

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

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Crappie

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150 & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100

 

Green Trout

1st Kysek 35 Ice Chest

$150, Marty Wilson

Legacy Bass Print & Trophy 

2nd Tasco 10x40 Binoculars

$100​

 

2024 KIDS RODEO PRIZE LIST

1st ................Youth Kayak

2nd .......Ugly Stick Combo

3rd.............Profish Combo 

4th ........Zebco 404 Combo

5th ........Zebco 202 Combo

General Information Overview

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An overall view, general information, prizes and awards, fish, fishing waters, and more for the annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi.

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Inc.

(A Non-Profit Corporation)

P.O. Box 3957 - Gulfport, Mississippi 39505-3957

Domain Name: www.mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com

Email mdsfr1947@yahoo.com

 

Rodeo Dates

The dates for the 76th Annual Rodeo will be July 4 - July 7, 2024. Fishing begins July 4, 2024 12:01am Scales open at 12:00pm These dates are when all species of fish are running, and sport fishing is at its best.

 

Admission

Gates open at 12 noon and close at 10:30pm. Gate admission is $5 per adult person from 12-2pm good for all day entry, from 2pm till closing it is $10. 4 day arm bands available the first day $20 for whole event all 4 days, Children, ages 5 and under, are admitted free. Carnival Rides vary in price

 

Registration

All Registrations are now done on site at the Rodeo, Jones Park Gulfport at the time you bring in your fish.. Individual registration is free but there is a Rodeo entrance fee of $5 when entering a fish. All sport fishermen and fisher women, fishing from pleasure craft, yachts or charter boats, must be registered contestants except, of course, the hired members of the crew. Scales open at 12:00pm and close at 6pm on all days except the final day. On the final day, the scales open at 12:00pm and close at 4pm.

 

 

Kids Fishing Rodeo

Registration is not required for contestants entered in the Junior Fishing Rodeo. However, contestants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. See the Official Rules for additional information.

 

 

Waters

The official Rodeo Fishing waters are anywhere in the Mississippi Sound or the Gulf of Mexico. For freshwater fishing...anywhere in the bays, bayous, rivers, creeks, lakes or ponds. All fish must be caught with conventional tackle and in a sportsman like manner.

 

Boats

Contestants may harbor their boats at any pier, and may transport their catches to Rodeo Headquarters by any means of transportation.

All fish entries became the property of the Rodeo.

 

Saltwater Division

Barracuda, Black Drum, Blackfish, Bonita, Flounder, Gar, Gray snapper, Grouper, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Lemon Fish, Redfish, Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Dolphin, Red Snapper, Tuna, Wahoo

 

Fresh Water Division

Bream, Catfish, Crappie and Green Trout. Freshwater fish catches must have been in accordance with the Mississippi law limits.

 

Regular Rodeo Start & Ending Times

Competitive fishing starts any time after 12:01am on the morning of the first day, and ends at 4pm on the final day of the Rodeo. Fishing craft may be on location ready for fishing. Scales open at 12:00pm and close at 6pm on all days except the final day. On the final day, the scales open at 12:00pm and close at 4pm.

 

Weigh Master

All fish must be checked by the Weigh Master before 6pm daily, but before 4pm on the final day. Scales open at 12:00pm and close at 6pm on all days except the final day. On the final day, the scales open at 12:00pm and close at 4pm. Fish may be held over from one day to the next if late getting to the Weight Master. Fish held over must have been kept in good condition and are subject to inspection. Under no circumstances will frozen fish, or fish that have been frozen, be accepted.

 

Conclusion

"Old-timers" on the Gulf Coast say that a sportsman can fish every day for a year without having to fish twice in the same choice spot. The Mississippi Coast offers over 65 fishing camps, all situated at favored fishing sites with many excellent fishing spots nearby. Many of the camps offer every facility for the sport fisherman including bait, fishing tackle, boats (with or without motors), refreshments, and detailed information as to where to fish. Information about fishing camp locations is usually available from the Chamber of Commerce of any Mississippi Gulf Coast city, or any local sporting goods store.

 

The Gulf of Mexico offers a thrilling adventure for the sportsman who wants to tackle the big ones, and the spacious Mississippi Sound is for those who like saltwater fishing at its best. For the fresh-water fisherman...the Coast offers three bays where fresh and saltwater fish are often caught from the same spot with the same tackle, offering a unique experience...plus over 1,500 miles of shoreline on bays, lazy bayous, rivers, creeks and lakes.

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