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The Destin Fishing Rodeo throughout October
Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” Open Everyday from October 1st through October 31st. The ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages!
Date(s)
October 01, 2025
to October 31, 2025
Venue / Location
The Destin Fishing Rodeo
103 Stahlman Avenue
P.O. Box 296
Destin Florida
850-837-6734
Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages.
- Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo (October 1st – 31st)
- Open Everyday throughout the month.
- The Rodeo is FREE to angler's fishing aboard a registered boat in the Rodeo.
- Weigh-ins everyday on the docks at A.J.'s Seafood & Oyster Bar from 10 am until 7 pm.
- Open to Private and Charter Boats.
- Fishing on pier bridge jetty is free for anglers 14 years and younger.
- Destin Fishing Rodeo awards are sponsored in good part by area businesses. Other awards are paid for by the Rodeo through entry fees and merchandise sales.
- Over 30,000 anglers compete throughout the month of October.
- Over $100,000 awarded in cash and prizes.
- Daily, weekly and overall prizes.
- Junior, Teen, Ladies and Senior Divisions.
- Virtually every gamefish is recognized with awards during the Rodeo.
Whether you're trolling inshore for King Mackerel, offshore for Marlin and Sailfish, or fishing the deep bottoms for Red Snapper and Grouper, you'll be in the running for prizes.
Additional Events and Activities:
- Destin 5K Rodeo Run
- Annual Destin Seafood Festival
- Kids Fall Movie Festival
- Bruce Cheves Day
- Ringing of the Bell
- Larry Hatchett Fishing Foundation Day
- Halloween on the Harbor!
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