Ohio River Tournaments
Indiana contest dates, winners and launch ramps on the Ohio River.
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- 8results
- 9.4 lbavg win/day
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Each Ohio River entry points back to the Indiana host page it came from.
How the Ohio River events are run, as posted: one day, Team/Solo; individual.
Host pages linked in each row; read November 2026.
The fine print on the Ohio River dates
Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Ohio River-Tanners Creek (June 2027) (2027-06-26): listed as Ohio River-Tanners Creek; posted by Major League Fishing; format: one day, Team/Solo; Ohio River events launch on the Indiana bank (Tanners Creek at Lawrenceburg, Rocky Point at Cannelton) per the 2026 releases.
Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Ohio River-Rocky Point (July 2027) (2027-07-10): listed as Ohio River-Rocky Point; host club Major League Fishing; format: one day, Team/Solo; Ohio River events launch on the Indiana bank (Tanners Creek at Lawrenceburg, Rocky Point at Cannelton) per the 2026 releases.
Phoenix BFL Hoosier Division Ohio River-Tanners Creek (final) 2025, boater (Hoosier Division): Ryan Deal, 10 bass, 18 pounds, 5 ounces (two days). Release dated 22 sep 2025; two-day event, dates not printed in the release text
Phoenix BFL Buckeye Division Ohio River-Tanners Creek (event 1) 2026, boater (Buckeye Division): Chris Wilkinson, five bass, 14 pounds, 13 ounces. Release dated 11 may 2026 (lawrenceburg, ind.); weigh-in day saturday, event date not printed.
Phoenix BFL Buckeye Division Ohio River-Tanners Creek (event 2) 2026, boater (Buckeye Division): Dan Moran, five bass, 12 pounds, 7 ounces. Release dated 29 jun 2026 (lawrenceburg, ind.); weigh-in day saturday, event date not printed.
Details as posted on each host page linked in the tables; read November 2026.
The Ohio River bass contests, Indiana
Tallied from the hosts, the Ohio River carries 2 scheduled events, 2 of which are future dates, plus 8 published results. Clubs and trails using the Ohio River: Indiana Bass Federation and Major League Fishing. Check-in, as posted, is at Cannelton, Tanners Creek, Lawrenceburg and Rocky Point, Cannelton.
A one-day five-bass win on this water has taken 9.4 pounds on average over 6 events, with a best of 10.25. Leading the Indiana list is Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Ohio River-Tanners Creek (June 2027), 2027-06-26.
What is scheduled on the Ohio River
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-06-26 | Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Ohio River-Tanners Creek (June 2027) | Major League Fishing | Lawrenceburg | Dearborn County |
| 2027-07-10 | Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Ohio River-Rocky Point (July 2027) | Major League Fishing | Cannelton | Perry County |
From host pages, November 2026.
The Ohio River first-place results
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | One-day bag (lb) | Big fish | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | IBF Trail 2026 Classic Tanners | Dave Schneider Jr | 10 bass, 17.40 lb (two-day total) | |||
| 2026-08-23 | IBF Trail 2026 #5 Rocky Pt | Chris Wilkinson | 5 bass, 9.55 lb | 9.55 | ||
| 2026-08-09 | Phoenix BFL Hoosier Division Ohio River-Rocky Point (event 4) 2026, boater (Hoosier Division) | Marty Sisk and Blake Knies (tie) | five bass, 8 pounds, 9 ounces each (tie) | 8.56 | Perry County | |
| 2026-08-08 | Phoenix BFL Hoosier Division Ohio River-Rocky Point (event 3) 2026, boater (Hoosier Division) | Noah Woodring | five bass, 9 pounds, 9 ounces | 9.56 | Perry County | |
| 2026-07-12 | IBF Trail 2026 #4 Tanners Creek | Chris Martinkovic | 5 bass, 10.25 lb | 10.25 | ||
| 2026-05-02 | IBF 2026 Zone 4 Regional Championship | Tim Brading | 10 bass, 16.50 lb (two-day total) | |||
| 2025-08-10 | IBF Trail 2025 #5 Tanners Creek | Dustin Burk | 5 bass, 10.25 lb | 10.25 | 4.77 lb | |
| 2025-07-13 | IBF Trail 2025 #4 Rocky Pt | Tom Forrester | 5 bass, 8.21 lb | 8.21 |
Host-posted winners, linked.
What wins on the Ohio River, in pounds
10.25 pounds won IBF Trail 2026 #4 Tanners Creek in 2026, the most on file for the Ohio River.
Winners here fall between 8.2 and 10.2 pounds (6 events).
Dated one-day five-bass winning bags only; two-day totals and high school results are not averaged.
The Ohio River for the off-season angler
Along 12 counties, the Ohio River is Indiana's southern border. All rivers and streams in Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Clark, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio, and Dearborn counties (with the exception of the Blue River, where the slot limit applies in Crawford, Harrison, and Washington counties). Indiana and Kentucky — Ohio River — The reciprocal agreement allows residents of either state to fish the river proper (main stem) with either state’s fishing license. If you are fishing in a connecting tributary/embayment you'll need to have a fishing license for that particular state.
The DNR maps 27 access sites on this water. Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Since the Ohio River borders Kentucky, the Indiana guide prints a reciprocity rule for anglers licensed in either state on the shared water.
Ohio River rows and reciprocity as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.; Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer; read November 5, 2026.
Daily and size limits on the Ohio River
| Species as printed | Daily limit | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Redear Sunfish | 25 | no size limit |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in lakes) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in rivers and streams) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | No fish 12 to 15 inches may be kept, and no more than two fish over 15 inches may be kept |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in Lake Michigan) | 3, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Yellow Bass | Unlimited | no size limit |
| White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass | 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass | No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches |
| Striped Bass | 2 | no size limit |
| Rock Bass | 25 | no size limit |
| Crappie | 25 | no size limit |
| Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger | 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger | For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit |
| Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge | 1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge | 36 inches |
| Northern Pike | 3 | 24 inches; no more than one 30 inches or longer |
| Yellow Perch | Unlimited (15 only on Lake Michigan) | no size limit |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in rivers and streams) | Unlimited | 13 inches; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in lakes) | 10 | None; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Bullhead | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Shovelnose Sturgeon | Unlimited | 25 inches (fork length) |
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026.
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Ramps serving the Ohio River fields
- Blue River Public Access Site on Ohio Riverboat ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Corydon
- Alton boat ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Corydon
- Jaycees Boat Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded, New Albany
- Derby boat ramp on Ohio Riverboat ramp, fishing pier, courtesy dock, restrooms, lights, fee: Entry Fee, Tell City
- George Rogers Clark Homesite boat ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Clarksville
- Poison Creek boat ramp on Ohio Riverboat ramp, no fee recorded, Cannelton
- Duffy's Landing on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Jeffersonville
- Rome boat ramp on Ohio Riverboat ramp, courtesy dock, no fee recorded, Cannelton
- Charlestown Landing on Ohio Riverboat ramp, courtesy dock, ADA access, restrooms, fee: Entry Fee, Charlestown
- Troy boat ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, courtesy dock, lights, no fee recorded, Tell City
- Tell City boat ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded, Tell City
- Cannelton boat ramp on Ohio Riverboat ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Cannelton
- Grandview boat ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, ADA access, restrooms, lights, no fee recorded, Rockport
- Rockport boat ramp on Ohio Riverboat ramp, lights, fee: Entry Fee, Rockport
- Madison Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, no fee recorded, Madison
- Brooksburg Public Access Site on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Madison
- Alcoa boat ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, no fee recorded, Newburgh
- Ohio River (Newburgh Park Dept)concrete ramp, courtesy dock, fee: Entry Fee, Newburgh
- Vevay River Park on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, ADA access, no fee recorded, Vevay
- Paul W. Ogle Riverfront Park on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, no fee recorded, Vevay
- Dress Plaza Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, fishing pier, lights, no fee recorded, Evansville
- Bryant Creek boat ramp on Ohio Riverboat ramp, no fee recorded, Rising Sun
- Rising Sun boat ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, ADA access, Rising Sun
- Patriot Ramp on Ohio Riverboat ramp, no fee recorded, Rising Sun
Clubs and trails booking the Ohio River
County pages for the Ohio River
- Dearborn County
- Perry County
Tackle for an Ohio River field
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Other Indiana lakes with contests than the Ohio River
- Brookville Lake3 events
- Cedarville Reservoir1 event
- Crooked Lake (Steuben County)1 event
- Dallas Lake1 event
- Dewart Lake1 event
- Hamilton Lake3 events
- Lake Freeman1 event
- Lake James3 events
- Lake Manitou2 events
- Lake Maxinkuckee5 events
- Lake Shafer4 events
- Lake Wawasee9 events
- Lake of the Woods (Marshall County)6 events
- Monroe Lake7 events
- Nyona Lake1 event
- Palestine Lake4 events
- Patoka Lake6 events
- Pine Lake (LaPorte County)2 events
- Sylvan Lake2 events
- Tippecanoe Lake3 events
- Waldron Lake5 events
- Webster Lake5 events
- Winona Lake1 event
- Worster Lake3 events
Lakes and stream bends close to Ohio River, in pictures
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Lakes a short drive from Ohio River club stops, photographed
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The Ohio River contest FAQ
Is the Ohio River a busy Indiana tournament water?
2 host dates, 2 upcoming, with 8 published results.
When do boats next launch for an Ohio River contest?
Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Ohio River-Tanners Creek (June 2027) on 2027-06-26.
How many pounds does a Hoosier winning bag on the Ohio River hold?
6 dated one-day five-bass wins here average 9.4 pounds; the top bag is 10.25.
What groups schedule the Ohio River?
Indiana Bass Federation and Major League Fishing.
What launch do the Ohio River hosts list?
Launches named by the Indiana hosts: Cannelton, Tanners Creek, Lawrenceburg and Rocky Point, Cannelton.
Which angler took the most recent Ohio River title?
Dave Schneider Jr won IBF Trail 2026 Classic Tanners (2026-10-24) weighing 10 bass, 17.40 lb (two-day total).
Can an out-of-state angler enter an Ohio River contest?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Since the Ohio River borders Kentucky, the Indiana guide prints a reciprocity rule for anglers licensed in either state on the shared water.
Where is the Ohio River registration?
Each host collects its own entries, and the linked event name leads there.
How does a new Ohio River contest get listed?
Add a tournament, above, accepts club, trail, charity and school events.
Get on the Ohio River ahead of the field
This water has its own page with launches and the statewide rules.
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.
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