Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wraps up
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another Mississippi Gulf Coast tradition wrapped up on Sunday in Gulfport. We’re talking about the 77th edition of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Since Thursday,…
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Elizabeth Keen is LIVE for the first day of the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is happening right now at Jones Park. The area is featuring lots of fun for the whole family.…
Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kicks off this week
Richard Valdez joins us in studio. He’s here to talk about the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo takes place this week.…
Preps begin for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Preparations are well underway at Gulfport’s Jones Park for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The action really kicks off at noon this Thursday…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo returns to the Coast
75 years and counting, a 4th of July tradition returns to the Coast this weekend! Each year, the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo offers a little something…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo returns to the Coast
75 years and counting, a 4th of July tradition returns to the Coast this weekend. Here to tell us about this year’s Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo…
Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo ready for July 4 weekend
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is this weekend, with fishermen ready to reel in big prizes and maybe even a state record. The tournament runs July 1 to July 4 at Barksdale…
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo continues at Jones Park
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo has returned to Jones Park and Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport. Everyone is encouraged to come enjoy carnival rides, local and…
377.4-pound bull shark caught at the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
It’s day two of the 73rd annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. There’s plenty to do including carnival rides, food, games, live music, and a…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is almost here. It’s not their first rodeo, in fact, it’s their 73rd, a long running tradition on the Coast. Here to tell us more…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo canceled
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, scheduled for the July 2-5 in Jones Park, has been canceled because of concerns over COVID-19, organizers said. Richie Valdez, president of the organization, announced Tuesday morning that the annual fishing tournament was cancelled.…
72nd annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Seventy-two years of record breaking fishing, festival fun, food and entertainment, that’s what the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo has brought to our Coast. Starting tomorrow, those boats will be getting back into the waters to kick start the seven…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo still on
The Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is just days away and the event is still planning to go on despite recent problems with toxic algal blooms on the Coast. The Fishing Rodeo is a four day event with multiple categories including…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Less Than Two Weeks Away
It’s nearly that time of year. Thousands of people will soon flock to the Gulfport harbor area for the annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo running from July 4-7th.
Annual fishing rodeo is in deep water
A 71-year-old tradition for the Mississippi Gulf Coast could be coming to an end soon after 2018 turned out to be a rough year for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. This year, event organizers were depending on seeing a…
Last day of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
After six long days of fishing and fun, the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo will finally be wrapping up tonight in Gulfport. Arts and crafts, carnival rides, live entertainment, and lots of excitement have filled Jones Park over the past…
Record setting tiger shark at MS Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
The 71st annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport continues into its fourth day and already record breaking catches have been brought in. This year, two grand prizes of $25,000 each will be awarded to the record-breaking sting ray and…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Starting this Friday, thousands of fishermen will be dropping their lines in Coast waters, hoping to reel in the big one. The 71st Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo takes place June 29th through July 4th at Jones Park. There will…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo check presentation
The winners of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo reeled in a $20,000 check this morning for breaking the state shark record. Robert Brett Rutledge and his team from Alabama took home the victory for the second year in a…
Final day of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
July 4th marks the final day of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The rain held out for the four day event, making the conditions perfect for fishermen. Many people even took on the heat to see the record breaking…
Record broken at Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Today a record was broken by a fisherman at the 70th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Brett Rutledge of Mobile, Alabama broke the state record and brought in a female bull shark that weighed 354 pounds and four ounces.…
70th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
It’s a big weekend for recreational fishermen as the 70th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo gets underway today at Jones Park in Gulfport. Competitive fishing will go on through July 4th with thousands of dollars up for grabs. News…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back on the Coast this weekend. The rodeo takes place from June 30th until July 4th in Jones Park. A kids tournament will take place on July 1st. There will be kayak family…
Mississippi Deep Sea Rodeo Hits Gulf Waters
Early this morning, dozens of Gulf Coast fishermen hit the waters looking to reel in the top catch. The 69th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kicked off this morning in Gulfport. Anglers from Louisiana, Alabama and Florida compete in…