Lake Okeechobee Tournaments
Dates, winners and ramps, Lake Okeechobee.
- 3upcoming
- 11results
- 23.5 lbavg win/day
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Lake Okeechobee tournament guide
Anglers fishing Lake Okeechobee have 5 scheduled events to pick from (3 upcoming) and 11 published results to study. Events here are run by Major League Fishing and B.A.S.S.. Weigh-ins happen in Clewiston and Okeechobee.
Five-bass winners average 23.46 pounds a day across 11 results, topping out at 31.56 pounds. 2027 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Florida Division at Lake Okeechobee is the next date, 2027-01-30.
Coming up on Lake Okeechobee
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-30 | 2027 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Florida Division at Lake Okeechobee | Major League Fishing | Palm Beach County | |
| 2027-02-11 | 2027 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee | B.A.S.S. | Okeechobee | Okeechobee County |
| 2027-02-11 | 2027 MLF Toyota Series Southern Division, Lake Okeechobee | Major League Fishing | Clewiston | Hendry County |
Organizer schedules, October 2026.
Winning bags on Lake Okeechobee
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Per day (lb) | Big fish | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Toyota Series Southern Division | Banks Shaw | 49-5 | 16.44 | Anthony Hunt, 9-13 | Hendry County |
| 2026-01-28 | Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee | Peyton Dunn and Luke Mcguffin (Emmanuel University) | 32 pounds, 14 ounces | 16.44 | Kaden Casey and Collin French, 8-14 | Okeechobee County |
| 2026-01-24 | Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gator Division event 1 | Michael Deen | 24-6 | 24.38 | Michael Deen, 8-2 | Hendry County |
| 2025-11-13 | Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee | Caleb Hudson | 52 pounds, 6 ounces | 17.46 | Fisher Anaya, 8-13 | Hendry County |
| 2025-02-27 | Champion Power Equipment Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee | Brandon Palaniuk | 95 pounds, 4 ounces | 23.81 | David Gaston, 11-8 | Okeechobee County |
| 2025-02-13 | Toyota Series Southern Division | Robert Branagh | 73-1 | 24.35 | Brian Haseotes, 9-2 | Okeechobee County |
| 2025-02-08 | Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gator Division event 1 | Tanner Seabolt | 31-9 | 31.56 | Ben Harris, 10-4 | Okeechobee County |
| 2025-01-29 | Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee | Brayden Batchelor and Quinn Williams (Georgia Southern University) | 42-03 | 21.09 | Rylan Green and Luke McGuffin, 9-05 | Hendry County |
| 2024-04-20 | Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gator Division event 4 | Alex Terescenko | 28-3 | 28.19 | Eric Beaty, 9-3 | Hendry County |
| 2024-02-01 | Bassmaster Open at Lake Okeechobee | Scott Martin | 90-6 | 30.12 | Randall Tharp, 10-3 | Hendry County |
| 2024-01-25 | Toyota Series Southern Division | Jessie Mizell | 72-9 | 24.19 | Kyle Wieczorek, 8-15 | Hendry County |
Published results only, each linked to its source.
How heavy it takes to win Lake Okeechobee
The bar on Lake Okeechobee: 31.56 pounds a day, Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gator Division event 1, 2025.
The spread of winning days is 16.4 to 31.6 pounds over 11 events.
Per-day average of each winning five-bass limit; team, cumulative, three-bass, length and big-fish formats are left out.
Fished so far on Lake Okeechobee
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops | B.A.S.S. | Okeechobee | Okeechobee County |
| 2026-01-24 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Gator Division at Lake Okeechobee | Major League Fishing | Palm Beach County |
Lake Okeechobee launch and organizers
Where boats launch on Lake Okeechobee
- Okee-Tantie Recreation Area Airboat Ramp2 lane ramp, 48 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee – north shore
- Cliff Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (Culvert 7)3 lane ramp, free, 50 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee
- City of Pahokee Marina and Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, flush toilet, Lake Okeechobee
- Canal Point Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee
- Hoover Dike Road City Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 22 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee
- Lake Okeechobee – Chancey Bay Boat Lock (S-135) Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee Rim Canal
- J & S Marina4 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee
- Clewiston City Marina and Boat Ramp6 lane ramp, free, 130 trailer spaces, flush toilet, Lake Okeechobee
- Harney Pond Canal – Margaret Van de Velde Park – Central Canal Side Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 50 trailer spaces, flush toilet, Harney Pond Canal – Lake Okeechobee
- Harney Pond Canal – Margaret Van de Velde Park – Central Lake Side Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet, Lake Okeechobee
- Harney Pond Canal – Margaret Van de Velde Park – Northern Canal Side Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 18 trailer spaces, flush toilet, Harney Pond Canal – Lake Okeechobee
- Bare Beach Boat Ramps3 lane ramp, free, 18 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee
- South Bay Boat Ramp3 lane ramp, free, 18 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee
- Paul Rardin Park Public Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet, Lake Okeechobee
- Northlake Marine2 lane ramp, free, Lake Okeechobee – northwest shore
- City of Belle Glade – Torry Island Public Boat Ramp – Pavillion Side6 lane ramp, free, 206 trailer spaces, portable toilet, Lake Okeechobee
- Lakeport Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee – Fisheating Creek
- City of Belle Glade – Torry Island Public Boat Ramp – Slim's Fish Camp2 lane ramp, free, 17 trailer spaces, portable toilet, Lake Okeechobee
- Old Sportsman's Village1 lane ramp, free, 14 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee
- Uncle Joe's Motel and Campground1 lane ramp, fee, 12 trailer spaces, Lake Okeechobee – Mayaka Cut
- Indian Prairie Canal Public Boat Ramp at State Road 781 lane ramp, free, 25 trailer spaces, Indian Prairie Canal Lake Okeechobee
Hosts on Lake Okeechobee
Lake Okeechobee launch counties
- Palm Beach County
- Okeechobee County
- Hendry County
Gear for fishing Lake Okeechobee
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Lake Okeechobee tournaments: common questions
How often are tournaments held on Lake Okeechobee?
5 events listed, 3 upcoming, plus 11 published results.
What is coming up on Lake Okeechobee?
2027 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Florida Division at Lake Okeechobee on 2027-01-30.
How many pounds win on Lake Okeechobee?
About 23.46 pounds a day on average, from 11 five-bass wins; the best was 31.56.
Who organizes Lake Okeechobee events?
Major League Fishing and B.A.S.S..
Where is takeoff on Lake Okeechobee?
From Clewiston and Okeechobee; each organizer names the ramp on its event page.
What was the last result on Lake Okeechobee?
Banks Shaw won Toyota Series Southern Division on 2026-01-29 with 49-5.
What fishing license do I need for Lake Okeechobee?
A Florida freshwater license from age 16 unless exempt; residents pay $17 a year.
Where do I register for Lake Okeechobee?
Each event name links to the organizer page with fees and deadlines.
Is there a way to submit a Lake Okeechobee tournament?
Click Add a tournament and fill in the form.
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