MAAAC Fall Fishing Rodeo Opens Registration for October Tournament

K. Cooper • October 3, 2026

Anglers of all ages can compete for the Master Angler title

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Registration is now open for the 2026 MAAAC Fall Fishing Rodeo, a multi-species competitive fishing tournament benefiting Orange Beach City Schools. The event welcomes anglers of all ages to compete in several divisions. Competitors can earn awards and prizes, including the title of Master Angler. The tournament also features additional jackpot competitions alongside the main divisional events.

The fishing rodeo is scheduled for October 23–25, 2026. Weigh-ins will be held at the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club at Orange Beach Marina. Anglers must register before the deadline to be eligible to compete. Registration is available online through Fishing Chaos at app.fishingchaos.com.

The tournament has three main age divisions. Youth anglers 10 and under and Junior anglers ages 11 through 17 each pay $35 to enter. Adult anglers 18 and older pay $50 to compete.

Each division targets different eligible species. Competitors will vie for First, Second, and Third Place awards in each eligible species category. Each division will also present a Master Angler award, based on the tournament's point system.

Eligible species by division are as follows:

Youth (10 & Under)

Pinfish
Croaker
Speckled Trout
Redfish
B-Liner

Junior (11–17)

Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Black Drum
Red Snapper

Adult (18 & Up)

Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Red Snapper
King Mackerel

Two additional competitions will be held during the rodeo weekend. The MAAAC Trash Can Slam Championship is open to Youth and Junior anglers and costs $35 per angler. The Speckled Trout Lunker Jackpot is also available for $35 per angler entry.

The rodeo brings anglers, families, and the community together for a weekend of fishing and friendly competition. Participants are encouraged to review the Official Tournament Rules for complete regulations, boundaries, weigh-in requirements, and competition guidelines before competing.

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