Gulf Breeze Optimist Club Annual Family Fishing Rodeo
Date and Time
Friday May 1, 2026 Sunday May 17, 2026
The actual rodeo is May 16 & 17th. Weigh-scales open at 2pm each day and closes each day at 5pm. Awards will be awarded at about 6pm on Sunday after the weigh-scales are closed.
Location
Event Schedule and Highlights Activities will begin at 2:00 PM each day, starting with participant check-in and the opening of the weigh station. The scales will close promptly at 5:00 PM each day, so please ensure all catches are weighed before this time. The Kona Ice truck will be available during the event, offering a variety of refreshing treats for everyone to enjoy. This year’s silent auction features some exciting new items. Be sure to stop by and check out what’s available for bidding. The Fish Fry will take place daily from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Donations are appreciated and gratefully accepted. Prizes will be awarded shortly after the final participant has recorded their fish on Sunday, May 17th.Daily Activities and Schedule
Special Attractions
Silent Auction
Fish Fry
Prize Awards
Fees/Admission
Registration is open to register in the rodeo. There are two divisions, Open and Junior. Open division is for anyone and the Junior Division for the Kids 14 and under. Junior division if FREE, Open division is $25.
Description
Announcing the
51st Annual
Family Fishing Rodeo
Shoreline Park, Gulf Breeze, Florida
May 16-17, 2026
FISHING CLINIC-
We will have a Fishing Clinic on May 17th at Shoreline Park. There will be three sessions, 10 am, 11 am and 12 pm. You must register at Fishing Chaos to participate.
This clinic is led by Pete DellaRatta, JR.
