05/27/2026
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants you to show off your catch with its inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest, which begins Wednesday, May 27, and runs through Sunday, July 12.
It’s a “fresh twist on its popular annual Best Fish Contest, designed to celebrate the fun, tradition, and excitement of catfishing across the Black Belt,”
Whether you hook one on a rod and reel, pull one in from a jug line, or bravely wrangle one by hand, catfish lovers of every age are invited to show off their best catfish photos for a chance to win an unforgettable outdoor adventure. The grand prize includes a two-person, half-day guided trip with Bama Noodling in 2027. The contest winner will be selected exclusively through online voting.
Submit your favorite catfish photo and cast your votes online: https://alabamablackbeltadventures.org/news-more/shoot-the-black-belt/best-fish-photo-contest/
• 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.
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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.
The Black Belt includes the following 23 counties: Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Wilcox.
