St. Johns River Tournaments
The St. Johns River: events, results and launches.
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The St. Johns River events and results
For the St. Johns River, this page lists 3 scheduled events (2 upcoming) and 4 published results. Major League Fishing and B.A.S.S. have fished the St. Johns River. Boats leave from Palatka.
The average winning day here is 23.95 pounds (4 results); the biggest was 30.78. The next event is 2027 MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 1, St. Johns River, 2027-01-14.
Upcoming events on the St. Johns River
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-14 | 2027 MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 1, St. Johns River | Major League Fishing | Palatka | Putnam County |
| 2027-05-22 | 2027 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Florida Division at St. Johns River | Major League Fishing | Brevard County |
Organizer schedules, October 2026.
Past winners on the St. Johns River
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Per day (lb) | Big fish | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament, Gator Division | Cody Morgan | 61 pounds, 9 ounces | 30.78 | Cody Morgan, 9-7 | Putnam County |
| 2025-09-27 | Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gator Division event 5 | Parker Stalvey | 46-7 | 23.22 | Kyle Fox, 9-10 | Putnam County |
| 2025-02-20 | FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River | Bill Lowen | 73 pounds, 14 ounces | 18.47 | John Cox, 8-13 | Putnam County |
| 2024-04-18 | Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River | Cory Johnston | 93-06 | 23.34 | Brad Whatley, 8-07 | Putnam County |
Published results only, each linked to its source.
What it takes to win on the St. Johns River
The top winning pace on the St. Johns River came at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament, Gator Division in 2026, 30.78 pounds a day.
Plan on 18.5 to 30.8 pounds a day to contend, based on 4 five-bass wins.
Per-day average of each winning five-bass limit; team, cumulative, three-bass, length and big-fish formats are left out.
Past dates on the St. Johns River
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Gator Division at St Johns River | Major League Fishing | Brevard County |
Getting on the St. Johns River for an event
Public ramps on the St. Johns River
- Lake Washington Park Public Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet, St. Johns River – Lake Washington
- Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (St. Johns Stick Marsh) Airboat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 39 trailer spaces, composting toilet, St. Johns River – Stick Marsh
- Camp Holly Fishing & Airboats1 lane ramp, fee, 20 trailer spaces, St. Johns River
- Hatbill Park Sand Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces, St. Johns River
- Hatbill Park Paved Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces, St. Johns River
- Leroy Wright Recreation Area1 lane ramp, free, 47 trailer spaces, flush toilet, St. Johns River
- Lake Florence Primitive Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, 8 trailer spaces, St. Johns River – Lake Florence
- Lake Poinsett Lodge and Marina2 lane ramp, 25 trailer spaces, St. Johns River – Lake Poinsett
- James G. Bourbeau Park2 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, flush toilet, St. Johns River
- Six (6) Mile Creek Public Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 50 trailer spaces, St. Johns River – Six Mile Creek (Mims)
- Sweetwater Boat Ramp (Brevard Airboat Association)1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces, St. Johns River
- Lake Washington Park Airboat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet, St. Johns River – Lake Washington
- Whitey's Fish Camp, Restaurant and RV Park1 lane ramp, fee, 32 trailer spaces, St. Johns River – Doctors Lake
- Lakeshore Park Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, St. Johns River – Doctors Lake
- Governor's Creek Public Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, portable toilet, St. Johns River
- Knight's Boat Ramp and Marina on Black Creek3 lane ramp, free, 60 trailer spaces, flush toilet, St. Johns River – Black Creek
- Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (aka. Rideout Ferry)1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, portable toilet, St. Johns River – Black Creek
- Williams Park Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces, St. Johns River
- Old Shand's Bridge Public Boat Ramp (shallow water)1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces, portable toilet, St. Johns River
- Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek Park – Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 34 trailer spaces, flush toilet, St. Johns River – Sisters Creek
- Dinsmore Boat Landing2 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces, St. Johns River – Trout River (Jacksonville)
- Arlington Lions Club Park & Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 32 trailer spaces, flush toilet, St. Johns River
- Mandarin Park Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 43 trailer spaces, flush toilet, St. Johns River – Julington Creek
- Palms Fish Camp Public Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 14 trailer spaces, portable toilet, St. Johns River – Clapboard Creek
The St. Johns River organizers
Launch counties for the St. Johns River
- Brevard County
- Putnam County
Tackle for the St. Johns River
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Where else Florida anglers compete
- Florida Keys9 events
- Harris Chain of Lakes23 events
- Kissimmee Chain of Lakes20 events
- Lake Okeechobee16 events
- Lake Seminole3 events
- Lake Talquin1 event
- Orange Lake1 event
- Stick Marsh and Headwaters Lake1 event
Quick answers on the St. Johns River events
Is the St. Johns River a busy tournament water?
3 events listed, 2 upcoming, plus 4 published results.
When is the next tournament on the St. Johns River?
2027 MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 1, St. Johns River on 2027-01-14.
How heavy do you need to be to win the St. Johns River?
About 23.95 pounds a day on average, from 4 five-bass wins; the best was 30.78.
Who runs tournaments on the St. Johns River?
Major League Fishing and B.A.S.S..
Where do boats take off on the St. Johns River?
From Palatka; each organizer names the ramp on its event page.
Who won the last tournament on the St. Johns River?
Cody Morgan won Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament, Gator Division on 2026-09-12 with 61 pounds, 9 ounces.
Which license covers tournament fishing on the St. Johns River?
A Florida freshwater license from age 16 unless exempt; residents pay $17 a year.
How do I enter a tournament on the St. Johns River?
Entry fees and rules are on the organizer pages linked here.
How do I get a the St. Johns River tournament added?
Use the Add a tournament form on this page.
Plan your the St. Johns River practice
Check ramps and limits before practice.
Know a tournament that is not listed?
Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page or schedule. Weekly and monthly ones only need to go in once. If that page shows the name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
We keep what you send so we can check the event. Your email is never published.