The 53rd Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo was held June 29th thru July 4th 2001. Rodeo is expected to be very similar. A spectacular fireworks display on July 4th, makes the Rodeo a truly exciting adventure never to be forgotten. Rodeo dates this year will be June 29th, June 30th, July 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2001. These dates are when all species of fish are running and sport fishing is at its best.
Carnival Rides vary in price.
Individual registration is free , however, all contestants must be registered before they can begin to fish for prizes. All sport fishermen and fisherwomen, fishing from pleasure crafts, yachts or charter boats, must be registered contestants except, of course, the hired members of the crew. Registration is not required for contestants entered in the Junior Fishing Rodeo, however, contestants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. King Neptune, Honorary President, Sport Fisherman of the Year, the Arthur Van Pelt Memorial Trophy, the Billy Meadows Memorial Trophy, and the Ed Ortte Memorial Trophy. Also awarded will be a 6 HP Johnson Outboard Motor and Trailer for the 1st place Speckled Trout.