Since 1984 | Grand Isle, Louisiana

Rules & registration

  • Dates

    June 22-24, 2023

  • Fishing Times

    6 am Thursday June 22th until 4 pm Saturday June 24th

  • Weigh Station

    Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle, LA

  • Scales Open

    Friday, June 22, 3 - 6 pm & Saturday, June 24, noon - 4 pm

  • A PERSON CAN WIN ONLY ONE AWARD PER FISHING CATEGORY.
  • All fishing categories will be awarded on weight. Ties by weight, will be decided by the first fish entered.
  • All decisions of the Weigh Master are final.
  • Fishing categories apply only if in season.


Prizes will be awarded for the first 3 places in each category, for the Best All-Around Fisherman; for the Best All-Around Fisherette; and the Best All-Around in the Children’s Division.

The Best All-Around will be determined by a point system (3 pts. For 1st place, 2 pts. For second place, and 1 pt. for third place). A point tie will be decided by the most 1st places. If a tie still exists, the committee will use total weight to break the tie. All Federal, State and Local Laws must be obeyed. The Creole Classic Fishing Tournament assumes No Liability for any accidents that may occur during the Fishing Tournament.

Tickets Can Be Purchased at Bridge Side Marina Through Saturday June 24th

Event Schedule

6 AM
  • Tournament fishing starts at 6 am.
3 PM
  • Scales Open until 6:00 PM
5 PM
  • Sales open for mystery ice chest cards, pool items,
  • CCFT shirts & Neck Gaiters Silent Auction Opens
5:30 PM
  • Music by Harley Talbot (until 8:30 PM)
6 PM
  • Jambalaya served to tournament entrants
  • Welcome, Sponsor Recognition, and Charities Recognition
  • Door Prizes (throughout the night until 8:30 PM, winner must be present)
8:30 PM
  • Drawing for mystery ice chest
10 AM
  • Registration for Cornhole Tournament
11 AM
  • Cornhole Tournament Begins
Noon
  • Scales Open –Closes at 4:00 PM
5 PM
  • Sales open for mystery ice chest cards, pool items, CCFT shirts & neck gaiters
  • Silent Auction Opens
  • Door Prizes (throughout the night until 8:30 PM, Winner must be present) Welcome, Sponsor Recognition, & Charities Recognition
  • Prayer & Pledge
  • Introduction of CCFT Officers & Board Members
5:30 PM
  • Boiled Shrimp Served by Offshore Entergy Services
6 PM
  • Fishing Tournament Awards Ceremony
  • 2021 CCFT “Hall of Fame” Inductees
6:45 PM
  • Live Auction
  • Drawing for mystery ice chest
  • Drawing for Pool Items
8 PM
  • Silent Auction Closes
8:30 PM
  • Music by Good Feelings Band (until 12:30 AM)

Fishing Categories

Adult/open division

  • Rat Red (not more than 27 in long)
  • Bull Red (must be over 27 long)
  • Speckled Trout
  • White Trout
  • Flounder
  • Drum
  • Red Snapper
  • Mangrove Snapper
  • Lemon Fish (Cobia)
  • Sheepshead
  • King Mackerel
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Tuna
  • Wahoo
  • Dolphin
  • Grouper

Children's Division (under 12)

  • Rat Red (not more than 27 in long)
  • Speckled Trout
  • White Trout
  • Flounder
  • Catfish
  • Croaker

Kayak Division

  • Rat Red (not more than 27 in long)
  • Bull Red (must be over 27 in long)
  • Speckled Trout