2023 RESULTS
OVERALL WINNERS
Largest Speckled Trout by a Female Cassidy Bellot 2.76
Largest Speckled Trout by a Male Bootsie Toups 3.80
Speckled Trout Master Angler Dustin DeBenedetto 5.98
25th Annual Grand Isle Speckled Trout Fishing Rodeo
Grand Isle, July 2023
First Day Speckled Trout Name Weight
1st Speckled Trout Bootsie Toups 3.80
2nd Speckled Trout Steve Bellot 2.98
3rd Speckled Trout Cassidy Bellot 2.76
4th Speckled Trout Dustin DeBenedetto 2.64
5th Speckled Trout Jimmy Newman 1.76
6th Speckled Trout Kristi Newman 1.58
7th Speckled Trout Cassie Thames 1.56
8th Speckled Trout David Jones 1.54
Second Day Speckled Trout Name Weight
1st Speckled Trout Dustin DeBenedetto 3.34
2nd Speckled Trout Allen Bryant 2.68
3rd Speckled Trout Brent Barker 2.06
4th Speckled Trout Brandon Barrilleaux 1.94
5th Speckled Trout Jamey Mike 1.88
6th Speckled Trout Sherri Caro 1.82
7th Speckled Trout Pete Kelley 1.78
8th Speckled Trout Andy Williams 1.74
1st Bull Redfish Jimmy Newman 26.86
2nd Bull Redfish Geoff Howell 26.82
3rd Bull Redfish Cynthia Encalade 26.28
1st Flounder Gus Adomitis 2.04
2nd Flounder Gus Adomitis 1.84
3rd Flounder Brenda C. Boggs 1.66
1st Sheepshead Paul Cummins 4.26
2nd Sheepshead Ryan Vidrine 1.62
3rd Sheepshead Debra Watts 1.08
1st Cobia Sam Jackson/ Rock Solid 30.12
2nd Cobia Sam Jackson/ Rock Solid 27.90
3rd Cobia Sam Jackson/ Rock Solid 21.26
1st Red Snapper Greg Hebert/ Rock Solid 19.40
2nd Red Snapper Greg Hebert/ Rock Solid 17.96
3rd Red Snapper Sam Jackson/ Rock Solid 16.62
1st Mangrove Snapper Sam Jackson/ Rock Solid 9.75
2nd Mangrove Snapper Greg Hebert/ Rock Solid 7.60
3rd Mangrove Snapper Greg Hebert/ Rock Solid 4.94
1st Drum Eric Mutrie 27.52
2nd Drum Chris Ancar 27.42
3rd Drum Ramona Galiano 24.06
1st White Trout Chris Ancar 0.86
2nd White Trout Debra Watts 0.66
3rd White Trout Lindsey Foles 0.64
1st Redfish 27" & Under Debra Watts 6.90
2nd Redfish 27" & Under David Authement 6.30
3rd Redfish 27" & Under David Authement 2.68
Kid's 12 & Under Trophies Name Weight
1st Hardhead Cooper Melancon 2.00
2nd Hardhead Brec Pennison 1.88
3rd Hardhead John Paul Kedzierski 1.74
1st Speckled Trout Wyatt Renalds 1.46
2nd Speckled Trout -none-
3rd Speckled Trout -none-
1st Redfish Etan Howell 27.60
2nd Redfish Jax Daigle 22.04
3rd Redfish Wyatt Reynolds 18.44
Family Fun at the Rodeo
Grand Isle, July 2022
The Grand Isle Speckled Trout Fishing Rodeo was the perfect event for our family. We had a great time participating in the competition and enjoying the festive atmosphere. It's an event we look forward to every year!
Rodeo Memories
Grand Isle, July 2021
Participating in the Grand Isle Speckled Trout Fishing Rodeo has given us cherished memories. The event brings together fishing enthusiasts and families, creating a wonderful experience for everyone involved. We can't wait to create more unforgettable moments at the next rodeo!
Previous Year's Champion Experience
Grand Isle, July 2022
I had an amazing experience participating in the Grand Isle Speckled Trout Fishing Rodeo. The event was well-organized, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement. It's a fantastic opportunity for fishing enthusiasts to showcase their skills and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Grand Isle.