The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is excited to launch the inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest, a fresh twist on its popular annual Best Fish Contest designed to celebrate the fun, tradition and excitement of catfishing across the Black Belt. The contest begins Wednesday, May 27 and runs through Sunday, July 12.
Whether you reel in a catfish with a rod and reel, haul them up from jugs, or wrestle them in by hand while noodling, anglers of all ages are invited to enter their best catfish photos for a chance to win an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
Grand Prize
The contest winner — chosen exclusively through online voting — will receive a two-person, half-day guided trip with Bama Noodling in 2027.
Voting Rules
- Visitors to the ALBBAA website may vote once per day, per entry, per IP address.
- All entries are subject to approval by ALBBAA.
- In the event of a dispute, ALBBAA decisions are final.
Photo Guidelines
Photos may be disqualified for reasons including:
- Content that depicts unethical or disrespectful treatment of wildlife
- Images that create a negative perception of anglers or conservation efforts
- Voting violations that create an unfair advantage
- Previous Best Fish Photo Contest winners from the past three years are not eligible to win the grand prize
Anglers are also reminded to comply with all fishing laws, including purchasing a valid Alabama fishing license.
