Louisiana Concrete Association Rodeo

The Louisiana Concrete Association Fishing Rodeo stages across Grand Isle, Louisiana, from early March through late June 2026, marking one of the Gulf Coast’s most enduring competitive fishing traditions on a barrier island whose saltwater access puts both offshore and inshore species within reach of any participant with a boat and a fishing license. Grand Isle, at the southern tip of Jefferson Parish, is one of Louisiana’s few publicly accessible Gulf of Mexico beach communities, and its position at the mouth of Barataria Bay connects it to a waterway system that leads north through the marsh and swamp country of the Mississippi River Delta toward the coastal prairies of the Cajun heartland.

Offshore and Inshore: Two Competitions in One Rodeo

The Rodeo’s structure accommodates both offshore and inshore fishing divisions, which reflects the genuine duality of the Grand Isle fishery: offshore anglers target yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and amberjack across the oil platform structure that defines the northern Gulf’s deep-water ecosystem, while inshore competitors pursue redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and sheepshead through the marsh grass and oyster reef habitat of Barataria Bay and its tributary channels. This two-division format makes the rodeo accessible to anglers without offshore vessels while maintaining competitive programming that rewards the investment and skill that offshore fishing demands. Live entertainment, local Louisiana cuisine vendors, and family-friendly activities complement the competitive calendar throughout the event’s operating dates.

Good to Know: Grand Isle is accessible via Louisiana Highway 1, the only road onto the island, which traverses the marsh on a raised causeway from the mainland community of Galliano. The drive from New Orleans is approximately 120 kilometres, typically 90 minutes to two hours depending on traffic. Grand Isle’s beaches face the Gulf of Mexico and provide some of the most accessible sand and surf on the Louisiana coast, unusual in a state whose coastline is predominantly marsh rather than beach. Grand Isle State Park at the island’s eastern tip has camping facilities that support multi-day stays during the rodeo operating period.

Grand Isle and the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary, which Grand Isle anchors at its southern terminus, is one of the most ecologically productive coastal systems in North America and one of the most rapidly disappearing, as relative sea level rise and subsidence consume approximately 100 square kilometres of Louisiana marsh each year. The Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux, approximately 70 kilometres to the north, provides interpretive access to the natural and human history of this vanishing landscape in a format appropriate for families with children aged 10 and older who want to understand what they are seeing during a Grand Isle visit. Lake.com lists vacation rental options across coastal Louisiana for visitors building a Gulf Coast stay around the rodeo season.