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A shark swims through open water, representing the shark species targeted during the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

Sharks Return to the Leaderboard as Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Kicks Off 89th Year

James Bullard, July 13, 2022

The 89th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo brings back its shark category after a seven-year absence, with a $12,000 top prize as Gulf shark populations rebound.

Dauphin Island

Fishing rods and reels lined up on a boat preparing for a deep sea fishing trip

Dauphin Island Set to Host World’s Largest Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo for 83rd Year

James Bullard, July 6, 2016

The 83rd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo returns to Dauphin Island July 14-17, adding a catch-and-release redfish division and bigger live weigh-in prizes as organizers aim to grow on the event’s Guinness World Record turnout.