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Tournaments

Fishing tournaments on Kentucky and nearby waters

The tournaments we could trace to an organiser’s own page or filing, in date order: the ramp, the hours, the species, and whatever the organiser has published about entry and format. Nothing estimated, and every row dated.

77 tournaments listed, 6 Nov 2026 to 5 Jun 2027, on 13 waters. Past dates drop off automatically.

This is the calendar for the waters we cover and a few next door. Most rows are the organiser’s own filing on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) tournament schedule; the rest are the organiser’s own web page. Each row is that organiser’s wording, read on the date shown. Where a fee, a species or a format says not stated, the page we read did not give it, and we do not fill the gap.

Two uses. If you fish them, the link at the end of each row goes to the signup page where one exists and to the organiser’s page otherwise; confirm the date, the ramp and the entry with the organiser before you travel, because schedules move and this page knows only what it last read. If you do not, the list still tells you which ramp will be full of trailers on Saturday morning. Closed and youth events are here for that second reason.

A row we have not re-read within 45 days is hidden until it is checked again, so a cancelled date cannot sit here for months. Results and standings are not kept here.

November 2026

  • 6 to 7 Nov 2026NTBA Fall ClassicNTBALake Cumberland, KYConley Bottom Resort · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team trail; filed note: End of year championshipEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 7 Nov 2026Dink Nation ClassicDink Nation Bass ClubCave Run Lake, KYStoney Cove · 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMBlack bass · Closed TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 7 Nov 2026KY Bass Federation South Central Fall DivisionKentucky Bass FederationLake Cumberland, KYConley Bottom · 7:00am to 3:00pmSpecies not stated · Federation division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 7 Nov 2026MCHS Regional Qualifier #4Montgomery County High School Bass Fishing TeamDale Hollow Lake, KYDavid L. Hayes Boat Ramp · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high schoolEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 7 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 6 Cave RunRenegade Bass TournamentsCave Run Lake, KYCave Run Lake, Alfrey (as printed by the organiser) · Safe Light to 3:00 PMSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 7 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 9 Barren River LakeRenegade Bass TournamentsBarren River Lake, KYBarren River, Port Oliver (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM CST to 2:00 PM CSTSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 7 Nov 2026West KY SAF High School/JR TBF Sanctioned TrailsMC Anglers (Marshall County Anglers)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 5:00 AM to 4:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high school and junior trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 7 to 8 Nov 2026EBBC ClassicEarly Bird BassmastersKentucky Lake, KYMoor's Resort · 6 to 3 Saturday and 6 to 2 Sunday (as filed)Black bass · Closed Tournament (club)Entry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 8 Nov 2026Renegade Coed Division 1 Twin LakesRenegade Bass TournamentsRough River Lake, KYRough River, State Park (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM to 2:30 PM CSTSpecies not stated · Coed division; team or individual not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 8 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 5 Lake BeshearRenegade Bass TournamentsLake Beshear, KYLake Beshear, Redden (as printed by the organiser) · 7am to 3pmSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 14 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 5 Lake BeshearRenegade Bass TournamentsLake Beshear, KYLake Beshear, Redden (as printed by the organiser) · 7am to 3pmSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 15 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 1 Twin LakesRenegade Bass TournamentsNolin River Lake, KYNolin Lake, Moutardier (as printed by the organiser) · 6:30 am to 3 pm CSTSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 15 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 4 Herrington LakeRenegade Bass TournamentsHerrington Lake, KYHerrington Lake, Pandora (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM to 3 PMSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 21 Nov 2026Anglers Outpost Fall OpenAnglers Outpost & MarineLake Cumberland, KYConley Bottom Resort · 5:00 AM to 5:00 PMBlack bass · Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 21 Nov 2026Hosko OpenHosko Open (contact Greg Hoskinson)Nolin River Lake, KYMoutardier Ramp · 6:30 AM to 2:30 PMBlack bass · Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 21 Nov 2026KY Bass Federation South Central Fall DivisionKentucky Bass FederationLake Cumberland, KYConley Bottom · 7:00am to 3:00pmSpecies not stated · Federation division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 21 Nov 2026KY Crappie TrailKentucky Crappie TrailNolin River Lake, KYMoutardier Ramp · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMCrappie · Closed TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 21 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 9 Barren River LakeRenegade Bass TournamentsBarren River Lake, KYBarren River, Port Oliver (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM CST to 2:00 PM CSTSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 21 Nov 2026West KY SAF High School/JR TBF Sanctioned TrailsMC Anglers (Marshall County Anglers)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 5:00 AM to 4:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high school and junior trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 22 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 5 Lake BeshearRenegade Bass TournamentsLake Beshear, KYLake Beshear, Redden (as printed by the organiser) · 7am to 3pmSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 22 Nov 2026USA Bassin Trey Mckinney Open TournamentUSA Bassin Team Tournament TrailKentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team trail; filed note: 1 DAY Trey Mckinney Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 27 Nov 2026Deer Creek Black Friday InvitationalDeer Creek Bass TrailNolin River Lake, KYMoutardier Ramp · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 28 Nov 202648th Annual Thanksgiving Buddy TournamentPittsburg MarineLake Cumberland, KYConley Bottom Resort · 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; Buddy (pairs) per the event nameEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 28 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 3 Green RiverRenegade Bass TournamentsGreen River Lake, KYGreen River, Site 1/ Ramp 1 (as printed by the organiser) · 7:30 EST to 3:30 ESTSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 28 Nov 2026Renegade Fall Division 5 Lake BeshearRenegade Bass TournamentsLake Beshear, KYLake Beshear, Redden (as printed by the organiser) · 7am to 3pmSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page

December 2026

  • 5 Dec 2026Bluegrass Bass Trail #2Boyle County High School Fishing TeamLake Cumberland, KYHalcomb's Landing · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Closed Tournament; youth (filed note: 7th to 12th grade SAF members)Entry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 5 Dec 2026KY Bass Federation South Central Fall DivisionKentucky Bass FederationLake Cumberland, KYConley Bottom · 7:00am to 3:00pmSpecies not stated · Federation division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 5 Dec 2026KY Crappie TrailKentucky Crappie TrailRough River Lake, KYState Park Marina · 6:00 AM to 2:00 PMCrappie · Closed TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 5 Dec 2026Renegade Fall Division 3 Green RiverRenegade Bass TournamentsGreen River Lake, KYGreen River, Site 1/ Ramp 1 (as printed by the organiser) · 7:30 EST to 3:30 ESTSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 5 Dec 2026West KY SAF High School/JR TBF Sanctioned TrailsMC Anglers (Marshall County Anglers)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 5:00 AM to 4:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high school and junior trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 6 Dec 2026Renegade Fall Division 1 Twin LakesRenegade Bass TournamentsBarren River Lake, KYBarren River, Port Oliver (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM to 3 pm CSTSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 6 Dec 2026Renegade Fall Division 4 Herrington LakeRenegade Bass TournamentsHerrington Lake, KYHerrington Lake, Pandora (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM to 3 PMSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 12 Dec 2026Renegade Fall Division 5 Lake BeshearRenegade Bass TournamentsLake Beshear, KYLake Beshear, Redden (as printed by the organiser) · 7am to 3pmSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 19 Dec 2026Renegade Fall Division 3 Green RiverRenegade Bass TournamentsGreen River Lake, KYGreen River, Site 1/ Ramp 1 (as printed by the organiser) · 7:30 EST to 3:30 ESTSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 20 Dec 2026Renegade Fall Division 1 Twin LakesRenegade Bass TournamentsNolin River Lake, KYNolin Lake, Moutardier (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM to 3 pm CSTSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 20 Dec 2026Renegade Fall Division 4 Herrington LakeRenegade Bass TournamentsHerrington Lake, KYHerrington Lake, Pandora (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM to 3 PMSpecies not stated · Renegade fall division event; format not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page

January 2027

  • 2 Jan 2027KY Crappie TrailKentucky Crappie TrailNolin River Lake, KYMoutardier Ramp · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMCrappie · Closed TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing

February 2027

  • 20 Feb 2027US Anglers ChoiceUS Anglers Choice (division director Marc Sheffer)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team tournament trailEntry fee: $200 entry fee (includes Big Bass) (organiser's Kentucky Lake division page, which lists its 2027 dates as tentative, read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 27 Feb 2027NTBA Flag DivisionAnglers Outpost NTBA DivisionTaylorsville Lake, KYPossum Ridge (State Park Ramp) · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 27 Feb 2027Phoenix BFL LBL #1Major League Fishing (filed as Major League Fishing - BIG5)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Kentucky-Barkley Division; solo or two-person team per MLF's releaseEntry fee: $500 per boat (MLF's release as republished by Anglers Channel on 3 Sep 2026, read 23 Oct 2026; MLF's own site returned 403 to the fetch tool)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing

March 2027

  • 6 Mar 2027KY Crappie TrailKentucky Crappie TrailRough River Lake, KYState Park Marina · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMCrappie · Closed TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 6 Mar 2027West KY SAF High School/JR TBF Sanctioned TrailMC Anglers (Marshall County Anglers)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 5:00 AM to 4:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high school and junior trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 13 Mar 2027MCHS Regional Qualifier #5Montgomery County High School Bass Fishing TeamGreen River Lake, KYState Marina · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high schoolEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 13 Mar 2027NTBA Flag DivisionAnglers Outpost NTBA DivisionNolin River Lake, KYMoutardier Ramp · 6:00 AM to 2:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 13 Mar 2027US Anglers ChoiceUS Anglers Choice (division director Marc Sheffer)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 6:30 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team tournament trailEntry fee: $200 entry fee (includes Big Bass) (organiser's Kentucky Lake division page, which lists its 2027 dates as tentative, read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 13 Mar 2027Western Kentucky Junior Fishing TournamentMuhlenberg County High School Fishing TeamNolin River Lake, KYMoutardier Ramp · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; youth (filed note: 8th grade and younger)Entry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 20 Mar 2027Bluegrass Bass Trail #3Boyle County High School Fishing TeamGreen River Lake, KYRamp #1 · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Closed Tournament; youth (7th to 12th grade SAF members)Entry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 20 Mar 2027MCHS Regional Qualifier #6Montgomery County High School Bass Fishing TeamBarren River Lake, KYBRL State Park Ramp · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high schoolEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 20 Mar 2027West KY SAF High School/JR TBF Sanctioned TrailsMC Anglers (Marshall County Anglers)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 5:00 AM to 4:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high school and junior trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 27 Mar 2027JET-A-MARINA Tournament SeriesJET-A-MARINAKentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 27 Mar 2027KY Crappie TrailKentucky Crappie TrailNolin River Lake, KYMoutardier Ramp · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMCrappie · Closed TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing

April 2027

  • 3 Apr 20272027 Kentucky High School Student Angler State ChampionshipStudent Angler FederationGreen River Lake, KYState Marina · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Closed Tournament; high schoolEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 3 Apr 2027US Anglers ChoiceUS Anglers Choice (division director Marc Sheffer)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 6:30 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team tournament trailEntry fee: $200 entry fee (includes Big Bass) (organiser's Kentucky Lake division page, which lists its 2027 dates as tentative, read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 3 Apr 2027WildcatWildcat (contact Dave Chaney)Lake Barkley, KYMineral Mound State Park · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 4 Apr 2027Renegade Coed Division 1 Twin LakesRenegade Bass TournamentsNolin River Lake, KYNolin Lake, Moutardier (as printed by the organiser) · 7 AM to 2:30 PM CSTSpecies not stated · Coed division; team or individual not statedEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 10 Apr 20272027 Opening Day Stop 1Dink Nation Bass ClubGrayson Lake, KYGrayson Dam Ramp · 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMBlack bass · Closed TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 10 Apr 2027JET-A-MARINA Tournament SeriesJET-A-MARINAKentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 10 Apr 2027KY Crappie Trail Division ClassicKentucky Crappie TrailNolin River Lake, KYMoutardier Ramp · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMCrappie · Closed TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 10 Apr 2027MCHS Regional Qualifier #7Montgomery County High School Bass Fishing TeamCave Run Lake, KYStoney Cove · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high schoolEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 17 Apr 2027Bluegrass Bass Trail #4Boyle County High School Fishing TeamHerrington Lake, KYPandora Ramp · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Closed Tournament; youth (7th to 12th grade SAF members)Entry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 17 Apr 2027MCHS Regional Qualifier #8Montgomery County High School Bass Fishing TeamCave Run Lake, KYStoney Cove · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high schoolEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 17 Apr 2027Phoenix BFL LBL #3Major League Fishing (filed as Major League Fishing - BIG5)Kentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Kentucky-Barkley Division; solo or two-person team per MLF's releaseEntry fee: $500 per boat (MLF's release as republished by Anglers Channel on 3 Sep 2026, read 23 Oct 2026; MLF's own site returned 403 to the fetch tool)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 17 Apr 2027West KY SAF High School/JR TBF Sanctioned TrailMC Anglers (Marshall County Anglers)Lake Barkley, KYKuttawa/Lyon County Boat Ramp · 5:00 AM to 4:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; high school and junior trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 18 Apr 2027NTBA Flag DivisionAnglers Outpost NTBA DivisionTaylorsville Lake, KYPossum Ridge (State Park Ramp) · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 18 Apr 2027WildcatWildcat (contact Dave Chaney)Lake Barkley, KYMineral Mound State Park · 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM (filed note: SUNDAY)Black bass · Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 23 to 24 Apr 2027USA Bassin Silver CupUSA Bassin Team Tournament TrailKentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park (KDFWR filing); registration, meeting and weigh-in at Kentucky Dam Marina (organiser's page) · 6:00 AM start; weigh in by 2:00 PM on the second dayBlack bass · Closed Tournament; members only; Standard points event; two-day championship-week tournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s page
  • 24 Apr 2027KHSAA (as filed)Major League Fishing (filed for the KHSAA event)Lake Barkley, KYKuttawa/Lyon County Boat Ramp · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament (as filed); KHSAA high school bass fishingEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 24 Apr 2027KHSAA (as filed)Major League Fishing (filed for the KHSAA event)Green River Lake, KYGreen River Lake State Park Fishing Pier · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament (as filed); KHSAA high school bass fishingEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 24 Apr 2027KHSAA (as filed)Major League Fishing (filed for the KHSAA event)Lake Cumberland, KYHalcomb's Landing · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament (as filed); KHSAA high school bass fishingEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 24 Apr 2027KHSAA Region 4 RegionalSAF (Student Angler Federation)Cave Run Lake, KYStoney Cove · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Closed Tournament; KHSAA high school region tournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 24 Apr 2027KHSAA RegionalMajor League Fishing (filed for the KHSAA event)Cave Run Lake, KYStoney Cove · 6:30 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament (as filed); KHSAA high school bass fishingEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 24 Apr 2027NTBA Flag DivisionAnglers Outpost NTBA DivisionRough River Lake, KYState Park Marina · 6:00 AM to 2:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; team trailEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 25 Apr 2027USA Bassin Big Bass ClassicUSA Bassin Team Tournament TrailKentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 6:00 AM to 2:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament; filed note: 1 DAY Championship week TournamentsEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 27 Apr 2027MillerTech Tournament of ChampionsUSA Bassin National Team Tournament TrailKentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 6:00 AM to 2:00 PMBlack bass · Closed Tournament; filed note: 1 DAY Championship week TournamentsEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing

May 2027

  • 7 to 8 May 2027KHSAA StateMajor League Fishing (filed for the KHSAA event)Lake Cumberland, KYHalcomb's Landing · 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMBlack bass · Open Tournament (as filed); KHSAA high school bass fishing state championshipEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing
  • 22 to 27 May 2027Heavy HittersMajor League FishingKentucky Lake, KYKY Dam Marina and State Park · 6:00 AM on 22 May to 4:00 PM on 27 May (as filed)Black bass · Closed Tournament; Bass Pro TourEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing

June 2027

  • 5 Jun 2027Kentucky BASS Nation QualifierKentucky BASS NationLake Barkley, KYKuttawa/Lyon County Boat Ramp · 5:15 AM to 2:00 PMBlack bass · Open TournamentEntry fee: not stated (read 28 Oct 2026)Organiser’s details as published, read 28 Oct 2026 · Organiser’s KDFWR filing

For organisers

This calendar is built from KDFWR’s Fishing Tournament Schedule and organisers’ own web pages, so the way to be listed is to file the tournament with KDFWR or publish it on your own page. There is no form, no fee and no featured placement. A listing needs a page we can read and link, so an event announced only on Facebook waits until it has one, and what the row says will be what your page says, read on the date printed.

What we don’t know yet

  • Entry fees. Only Major League Fishing’s Bass Fishing League release and US Anglers Choice’s division page print one on a page we could read. Every other row says not stated: the KDFWR filing form has no fee field and the organisers’ pages do not give one. Status pending until an organiser’s page states it.
  • Major League Fishing’s own pages. majorleaguefishing.com answered 403 to our fetch tool on 22 and 23 October 2026. The Kentucky Lake Bass Fishing League rows above rest on MLF’s own KDFWR filings. Its Kentucky-Tennessee Division stops at Dale Hollow and Center Hill, the Kentucky-Barkley Division’s March stop and the Toyota Series at Kentucky Lake appear only on a secondary calendar, so they are held off this page until MLF’s page can be read. Status pending.
  • Laurel River Lake. A Pittsburg Marine open on 17 April 2027 appeared on KDFWR’s list page for the lake, but its detail page was not opened, so it is held. Status pending.
  • Schedules not yet published when we looked (22 and 23 October 2026): the Kentucky Bass Federation’s 2027 adult divisions, Renegade’s spring 2027 divisions, the rest of Kentucky B.A.S.S. Nation’s 2027 schedule beyond its 5 June Barkley qualifier, the kayak trails, and Crappie USA, whose site could not be reached. The sources are re-read on a schedule and rows are added as organisers publish.
  • Whether a listed event ran, and who won. Not followed here.

Sources: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources — Fishing Tournament Schedule (app.fw.ky.gov/fisheries), the organiser’s filing linked in each row, read 28 October 2026. Organisers’ own pages, read 28 October 2026: Renegade Bass Tournaments division pages, the Kentucky Bass Federation 2026 schedule, NTBA, USA Bassin, US Anglers Choice (Kentucky Lake division), Marshall County Anglers, Student Angler Federation. Major League Fishing’s Bass Fishing League release as republished by Anglers Channel on 3 September 2026 (read 23 October 2026) for the $500 entry fee. Schema.org, SportsEvent (read 23 October 2026) for the structured data. Confirm every detail with the organiser before travelling.

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