The 2025 Busch Light Pensacola Fishing Rodeo wrapped up with a weekend full of sunshine, strong community spirit and unforgettable moments on the water. More than 500 Anglers from across the region competed for top honors across dozens of inshore and offshore categories, weighing in a wide range of Gulf Coast favorites. The following are a few of the highlighted winners. For a list for all winners, please click here.
Creighton Tippin Parker Awards – Largest King
- Youth Category (Age 10 and under): Andi Collier – 24.82 lbs.
- Juniors Category (Age 11–15): Jack Adkinson – 37.04 lbs.
Lady Angler Award
- Day 1: Brynlie McLaughlin – 27.49 lb. Red Snapper
- Day 2: Olivia Collier – 37.90 lb. Cobia
In-Shore Challenge
- Challenge Champion: Hawkeyes – 15.12 lbs.
- 2nd Place: Team Blank Check – 15.12 lbs.
- 3rd Place: Team Shitita – 14.35 lbs.
Inshore Redfish, Speckled Trout and Flounder
- Bald Mullet
- Tighten Up
- Love & Hill
Red Snapper
- LoveDaSnatch
- Dream Weaver
- Knot Right
- Johson
- Reel Misfits
- McLaughlin
Pensacola King Mackerel Challenge
- Challenge Champion: Large Time – 38.46 lbs.
- 2nd Place: Boomshakalaka – 34.97 lbs.
- 3rd Place: KingALing – 34.47 lbs.
King Mackerel
- 1st Place: KingALing
- 2nd Place: Tailslide
- 3rd Place: RayMarine Strike Two
Pensacola Sports CEO Ray Palmer said the tournament is a chance to showcase what makes the Pensacola area is so special.
“The Busch Light Pensacola Fishing Rodeo continues to showcase what makes this region so special—world-class fishing, a strong sense of community, and a deep love for our region,” said Palmer. “We’re proud to host an event that brings together families, seasoned anglers and first-time participants for a weekend of fun, competition and coastal tradition.”
Anglers of all ages fished in the 2025 Busch Light Pensacola Fishing Rodeo June 20 – 23. Teams and individuals in the family friendly event competed to catch the largest fish in 21 different categories. Anglers took home cash and prizes.
Click here for more information on the Busch Light Fishing Rodeo
About Pensacola Sports – Pensacola Sports is one of the oldest sports associations/commissions in the United States, beginning in 1955. Today, Pensacola Sports manages or assists in numerous events a year throughout the Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa County areas, and is the lead sports tourism agency for Escambia County. Events include a high school all-star series, 5K-15K runs, half marathon, fishing tournament, soccer and softball tournaments, collegiate conference and national championships, and annual awards and scholarships banquets to name a few. Pensacola Sports is dedicated to building a better community through sports. Be Moved!
