THE ORIGINAL & OFFICIAL CATFISH CONFERENCE
Catfish Conference 2027 — Louisville, Kentucky
The home of the Catfish & Crappie Conference is preparing its next Louisville experience. We are working with the appropriate venue and event partners to finalize 2027. Dates and the final venue will be released when the arrangements are complete.
Planning status · Louisville is the host city. Dates and final venue are pending.
Original
The established Catfish Conference
Louisville
Kentucky host city for 2027
2 full days
Planned Friday and Saturday program
Dates soon
Announcements follow signed arrangements
THIS IS CATCON
The place where fishing becomes a shared experience
CatCon brings together anglers, educators, guides, creators, boat builders and the brands that keep the fishing world moving. The next chapter is being designed to be useful before the show, unforgettable in Louisville and valuable long after.
THE 2027 EXPERIENCE
Built around how anglers actually fish
Discover equipment, boats, techniques and people through a clearer experience shaped around real questions from the water.
01
Gear that earns its place
Rods, reels, tackle and electronics organized around use, species and conditions.
02
Boats built for the work
River, tournament, guide and family layouts with useful rigging and dealer paths.
03
Knowledge from experience
Techniques, safety, destinations, conservation and stories from people who live it.
A SHOW FLOOR WITH PURPOSE
See it. Touch it. Ask the people who built it.
CatCon is built for real conversations with manufacturers, guides, retailers, creators and fellow anglers. We are planning better discovery, clearer exhibitor information and an experience that helps visitors make the most of every hour.
SPEAKER LEGACY
Knowledge worth traveling for
CatCon has consistently welcomed respected anglers and educators. A new 2027 lineup is being assembled. Historical participants shown in the archive are not presented as confirmed for 2027.
PLANNED SHOW HOURS
Two full days with the fishing community
The planned operating hours follow the 2025 event and remain subject to the final 2027 schedule.
Friday
9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Planned VIP access from 8:00 a.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Planned VIP access from 8:00 a.m.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Come for the fishing. Leave with a stronger community.
Tell us how you want to participate. Confirmed information will be sent as each part of the 2027 event is finalized.
CATCON HISTORY
The next chapter is built on years of fishing history
Explore past events, speakers, exhibitors, tournament stories and moments while the 2027 Louisville experience takes shape.
BE FIRST TO KNOW
The moment 2027 is confirmed, you should hear it from us.
Dates, venue details, ticket information and participation announcements will be shared when arrangements are complete.
Catfish Conference 2027 is in planning. No ticket, speaker, exhibitor or venue announcement is implied until published as confirmed.