2026Faux Pas Lodge Invitational
- Dates
- July 22–25, 2026
- Location
- Venice, LA
- Target species
Overview
Venice Marina fishing rodeo with inshore, rig and offshore divisions plus a blue marlin tag-and-release calcutta; Leg III of the Louisiana Champions Cup.
A long-running Southeast Louisiana rodeo held at Venice Marina that benefits Wish To Fish and the Recreational Fisheries Research Institute. Its award division spans inshore, rig and offshore categories, with calcuttas including grand slam and blue marlin tag-and-release; it is counted as Leg III of the Louisiana Champions Cup billfish series.
The 2026 event ran July 22–25 (captain's party Wednesday, scales Thursday–Saturday); the official site already lists the 2027 event for July 21–24, 2027.
ScheduleCentral (US) time
- WednesdayJul22July 22, 2026
- 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Captain's Party & Late Registration
Venice Marina
- ThursdayJul23July 23, 2026
- 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Scales open
Venice Marina
- FridayJul24July 24, 2026
- 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Scales open
Venice Marina
- SaturdayJul25July 25, 2026
- 3:00 PM– 5:00 PM
Scales open (final)
Venice Marina
Results
Results will be posted here when the tournament publishes them.
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Tournament status and quick actions
- 2027
- 2026