Frequently Asked Questions
Tickets can be purchased through the APP Fishing Chaos. A link is available through the navarrefishingrodeo.com website. Tickets can also be purchased at Half Hitch Navarre and Holley Bait and Tackle until noon Oct. 3, 2025.
Information on registration and cost can be found online through the official rodeo website, navarrefishingrodeo.com. For the most up-to-date information, please like and follow our official Facebook page, facebook.com/navarrefishingrodeo
Yes! Half Hitch Tackle in Navarre or Holley Bait & Tackle on Hwy. 87 S in Holley has tickets for sale. You must purchase them before or at the Captain’s Meeting Friday, Oct. 3.
A non-motorized floating platform that is not anchored to a stationary object.
A pedal kayak does qualify for the Kayak Division – as long as there is no motor.
Children 12 and under may participate in the Junior Division at no cost with a registered adult angler. Children over the age of 13 may register and participate in the Open or Kayak division.
Each division has fish categories which have three opportunities to win. First place is $125, second place is $75 and third place is $25. Junior anglers will receive first, second and third place trophies according to the standings in the junior division fish categories.
Each division has eligible fish and can only be weighed if you are registered in that division. If you wish to participate outside of your division, you must be a paid angler in both divisions.
At the captains meeting, each angler will be “checked-in” to the event and at that time can pick up their captains bag and rodeo shirt. The weighmaster will be present to talk about the rules and answer any questions from anglers. It is an important meeting and can eliminate any unforeseen difficulties with registration.
You do not have to be present to collect your award on Sunday, however, we will only hold awards for 30 days after the event. You may pick up your winnings at Navarre Press, 7502 Harvest Village Court in Navarre. You must be present to win door prizes.
It does not, however, our Santa Rosa County Commissioners have declared Oct. 4 & 5 a fish free weekend on the pier. Please thank them by emailing bocc@santarosa.fl.gov.
Yes, but you may only weigh-in fish from the Open Division list.
Yes, scales are open from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fish can be weighed on both days.
You don’t need a boat to fish in the rodeo. You can fish from the shore, pier, bridge, a dock or the causeway.
Yes. All state and federal rules must be followed. Saltwater licenses cover both watercraft and shoreline fishing. Please visit myfwc.com to see license requirements. Youth under the age of 16 do not have to have a fishing license. By virtue of the Navarre Beach Pier’s saltwater pier license, you may fish the pier without a license. If you are fishing only from shorelines and attached structures accessible by foot, a free shoreline license is required.