2008 STAR Leaderboard Final Results

Speckled Trout - West The overall statewide & summer-long winner will receive a Champion 220 Bay with a 175 hp Mercury OptiMax outboard motor and McClain trailer. The winners of the other five-time periods will each receive an 1800 Nautic Star with a 90 hp Mercury OptiMax and McClain trailer, presented by Early Times Kentucky Whisky.
May 24th to July 13th:
1.	John Adams 8.85 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart
2.	Tony Hayden 8.25 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart
3.	Ted Bercier 7.80 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart
July 14th to September 1st:
1.	Harold Licatino 8.30 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart
2.	George Jeffers 8.20 lbs. Calcasieu Point Landing
3.	Herman Ellender Jr. 7.75 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart

Speckled Trout - Central The overall statewide & summer-long winner will receive a Champion 220 Bay with a 175 hp Mercury OptiMax outboard motor and McClain trailer. The winners of the other five-time periods will each receive an 1800 Nautic Star with a 90 hp Mercury OptiMax and McClain trailer, presented by Early Times Kentucky Whisky.
May 24th to July 13th:
1.	Dylan Gondron 9.40 lbs. Don's Boat Landing
2.	Jody Fontenot 8.60 lbs. Don's Boat Landing
3.	Darius Girouard 8.45 lbs. Pecan Island Food Store
July 14th to September 1st:
1.	Chet Schwing 7.32 lbs. Dago's
2.	Paul Hebert 6.90 lbs. Don's Boat Landing
3.	Charles Hayes 6.30 lbs. Bridgeside Marina

Honorable Mention

David Billeaud
7.51 lbs.
Dago's

Speckled Trout - East The overall statewide & summer-long winner will receive a Champion 220 Bay with a 175 hp Mercury OptiMax outboard motor and McClain trailer. The winners of the other five-time periods will each receive an 1800 Nautic Star with a 90 hp Mercury OptiMax and McClain trailer, presented by Early Times Kentucky Whisky
May 24th to July 13th:
1.	Justin Duncan 7.40 lbs. Rigolet's Bait and Seafood
2.	Lawson Brannan 7.40 lbs. Breton Sound Marina
3.	Terry St. Cyr 7.24 lbs. Bridgeside Marina
July 14th to September 1st:
1.	Chuck Miramon 7.30 lbs. Cypress Cove Marina
2.	Shannon Jonier 7.10 lbs. Venice Marina
3.	Ed Dobson 6.80 lbs. Venice Marina

Mangrove Snapper The winner will receive a 1642 Weldbilt with 25hp Mercury & McClain trailer.
1.	Shawn Fortie 12.40 lbs. Rigolet's Bait and Seafood
2.	Nicholas Campos 11.70 lbs. Puglia's
3.	Beaux Baker 11.54 lbs. Bridgeside Marina

Amberjack The winner will receive a $5,000 tackle package, sponsored by Amedisys.
1.	Colin Gravois 103.50 lbs. Bayou Bait & Tackle
2.	Michael Naquin Jr. 74.13 lbs. Chris Moran's Belle Pass Marina
3.	Buddy Bayard 71.60 lbs. Don's Boat Landing

Flounder - West The winner will receive a 1642SC Weldbilt with a 40hp Mercury outboard motor & McClain trailer.
1.	Blake Knowles 7.60 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart
2.	Kenneth Woods 5.70 lbs. Calcasieu Point Landing
3.	Troy Thibodeaux 5.65 lbs. Calcasieu Point Landing

Flounder - East The winner will receive a 1642SC Weldbilt with a 40hp Mercury outboard motor & McClain trailer.
1.	Eric Chabert 5.00 lbs. Rigolet's Bait and Seafood
2.	Harris Allemand 4.90 lbs. Boudreaux's Marina
3.	Sullivan Vullo Jr. 4.45 lbs. Rigolet's Bait and Seafood

Dorado The winner will receive a $5,000 tackle package, sponsored by Shimano.
1.	Patrick Savoy 69.00 lbs. Bayou Bait and Tackle
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Lemonfish The winner will receive a 1748CC Weldbilt with 50hp Mercury & McClain trailer, sponsored by Louisiana Fish Fry.
1.	Troy Cancienne 68.25 lbs. Boudreaux's Marina
2.	Brian Thibodeaux 65.30 lbs. Falgout Canal Landing
3.	Troy Leblanc 58.50 lbs. Chris Moran's Belle Pass Marina

Ladies' Only The winner will receive a 1748CC Weldbilt with 50hp Mercury outboard & McClain trailer, sponsored by Fishher.
1.	Betty Ellender 8.15 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart
2.	Ellen Drinkard 7.95 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart
3.	Loletta Holley 7.30 lbs. Calcasieu Point Landing

King Mackerel The winner will receive a $5,000 tackle package, sponsored by Royal Purple.
1.	Scot Bynog 44.40 lbs. Chris Moran's Belle Pass Marina
2.	Jeff Boudreaux 41.90 lbs. Chris Moran's Belle Pass Marina
3.	Tommy Bozeman 39.60 lbs. Bridgeside Marina

Paddle Craft

The winner will receive a Kayak & Flatstalker with a McClain trailer, donated by Backpacker, Flatstalker, and Mike Gerald's Trailer Depot.

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Kevin Natali
7.65 lbs.
Cajun Fast Mart

2.	David Saucier 6.50 lbs. Puglia's

3.	Mark Thompson 5.58 lbs. SWLA Fishing Rodeo

Largemouth Bass The statewide/summer-long winner will receive a brand new HARLEY DAVIDSON, donated by Harley Davidson of Baton Rouge and Hammond.
1.	Doug Logan 9.20 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart
2.	Kenny LaRocca 9.15 lbs. West Marine, Lake Charles
3.	Roger Logan 9.05 lbs. Cajun Fast Mart

New Tide Speckled Trout Sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors
West:
Logan Louviere
East:
Christian Fuller

New Tide Flounder Sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors
West:
Dagan Bradshaw
East:
Mitchell Bailey

Tagged Redfish
The first-tagged Redfish weighed in wins a 2008 Chevy Silverado. The other nine-tagged Redfish weighed in will win a 211 Mako with 150 Mercury OptiMax and McClain trailer. Sponsored by Billy Navarre Chevrolet, Service Chevrolet, Gerry Lane Chevrolet, Banner Chevrolet, and Mako boats.
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CCA Louisiana STAR 2025 begins Saturday, May 24, 2025 midnight, and ends at 5pm on Monday, September 1, 2025!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a member of CCA to fish the tournament?

Yes. You must be a current member of CCA, throughout the tournament, in order to be eligible to fish the tournament.

When will I receive my membership card?

It can take up to 6 weeks to receive your card due to the overwhelming response in a short time frame. If you register online, you can now print your membership card at home until your card comes in from the national office.
NOTE: You do not have to have your card to fish, weigh-in or win the tournament.

Where can I sign up?

At all Weigh Stations or register online at CCASTAR.com.

If I work for a STAR Tournament sponsor am I eligible to fish?

Yes.

What if my child catches a tagged red?

All youth participants are eligible to win any division of STAR.

Is there a requirement on how the fish are caught?

Yes, all entrants must be caught on conventional hook and tackle (no electric reels) by the angler entering the fish.

What is eligible in the bank fishing division?

The intention of the division is to give anglers without access to any type of watercraft, the ability to win. Fish caught from a publicly accessible road, dock, pier or beach that was accessed by foot or automobile only are eligible. Private piers as well as areas only accessible to private landowners are ineligible. You cannot take any type of watercraft or plane to access fishing locations.

What is considered a fly for the fly fishing division?

Fly division participants, mostly follow the guidelines set forth for fly fishing by IGFA. See tournament rules for description and link to IGFA rules.

What regulations do I follow for Red Snapper?

The Red Snapper Division of the STAR tournament will remain open during the tournament as long as the federal for-hire season and the season set for private anglers by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries is open. This season is subject to close before the end of the tournament. All fish entered in this division must be caught while abiding by the regulations set forth by the Gulf Council and the State of Louisiana where applicable and based on time and location of catch.

THE 2024 LOUISIANA RED SNAPPER SEASON: The 2024 private recreational Red Snapper season will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters. The season will run seven days a week with a daily bag limit of four fish per person and a 16-inch total minimum length limit. The season will remain open until recreational landings approach or reach Louisiana’s annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds. *Season dates and bag limits are subject to change during the year. For more information, click here.

What condition of my fish is acceptable for weigh-in?

Your fish cannot be frozen, spoiled, gutted, altered or mutilated.