RIDE THE BULL XV — WORLD’S LARGEST KAYAK FISHING TOURNAMENT 

August 28–29, 2026 | Grand Isle, Louisiana | Bridgeside Marina

Welcome to Ride the Bull — where the Gulf Coast comes alive, the bull reds are running, and hundreds of kayak anglers converge on the waters of Grand Isle for the most electric two days in kayak fishing.

Now in its 15th year, Ride the Bull is more than a tournament. It’s a movement. Born from a love of Louisiana’s coastal waters and the kayak fishing community that fights to protect them, RTB has grown into the world’s largest kayak fishing tournament — and a flat-out celebration of everything that makes fishing the Louisiana marsh unforgettable.

THE TOURNAMENT RTB is a catch-and-release bull redfish tournament fished entirely from kayaks. Competitors launch at dawn and work the legendary waters of Caminada Pass — one of the most productive bull red fisheries on the entire Gulf Coast — chasing the oversized reds that define Louisiana’s coastal fishery. Every fish released swims back to the Gulf as a future brood stock fish, continuing the conservation mission that CCA Louisiana has championed for decades.

The action doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. Thanks to our partnership with FishingChaos, you can watch the live leaderboard update in real time as chase boats enter fish from the water — keeping friends, family, and fans locked in on every catch, all day long.

THE EXPERIENCE

Friday, August 28 — Captain’s Meeting & Pre-Party at Bridgeside Marina Your RTB weekend kicks off Friday afternoon and it’s worth showing up for. Tournament entry includes boiled shrimp — because this is Louisiana and we do things right.

• 3:00–7:00 PM — On-site registration opens + FREE kayak demos with Garmin and Bonafide right there at Bridgeside Marina
• 5:00 PM — Boiled shrimp served
• 7:00 PM — Captain’s Meeting
• 8:00–10:00 PM — Live music from the Honey Island Swamp Band under the pavilion

Don’t skip Friday. Seriously.

Saturday, August 29 — Tournament Day A mandatory Rules & Safety Meeting kicks off at approximately 7:00 AM at Bridgeside and Wakeside Marinas — all competitors must be present and on dry ground. 

• 7:30 AM — Shotgun start! Lines out at 2:00 PM.

WHY RTB?

• Fish alongside hundreds of your closest kayaking friends in one of the most productive bull red fisheries on the Gulf Coast
• Compete across multiple divisions including Team and Ladies
• Live leaderboard powered by FishingChaos — track the action from anywhere
• A festival atmosphere that blends competitive fishing with Louisiana music, food, and culture
• Every bull red released contributes to the redfish conservation legacy of CCA Louisiana

NEED TO KNOW

• All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
• PFDs must be worn at all times — no exceptions
• Watercraft limited to kayaks, SUPs, canoes, and pirogues — see full rules for specs and approved exceptions
• Fishing under power is not permitted; electric motors for transit only
• Dead fish will not be accepted for weigh-in

REGISTRATION Online registration opens June 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM exclusively at FishingChaos.com. Pre-register to guarantee your ditty bag and tournament shirt. On-site registration available Friday, August 28 (3:00–7:00 PM) and Saturday, August 29 (6:00–7:00 AM) at Bridgeside Marina Pavilion.

Questions? Call the CCA Louisiana office at 225-952-9200.

Peace, Love, and Redfish. 

— Ryan Page, 

RTB Tournament Director