North Carolina Fishing Tournaments
North Carolina bass, king mackerel and billfish dates by month and by water, with results.
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The North Carolina calendar lists 12 upcoming events, 7 on fresh water and 5 on salt water, plus 42 published results.
North Carolina tournament calendar
October 2026
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 17th Annual NCBBA Red Drum Tournament | Outer Banks | North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) | Avon | Dare County |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-18 | 2026 SKA Nationals powered by Yamaha | Crystal Coast | Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) | Beaufort | Carteret County |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-06 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Lake Norman | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-03-20 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at Jordan Lake | Jordan Lake | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Chatham County |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-17 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Lake Norman | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Iredell County |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-08 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at High Rock Lake | High Rock Lake | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Davidson County |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-06-11 | 2027 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament | Crystal Coast | Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament | Morehead City | Carteret County |
| 2027-06-12 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at High Rock Lake | High Rock Lake | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Davidson County |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-08-05 | 2027 Bass Pro Tour Stage 7 at Pasquotank River | Pasquotank River | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank County |
| 2027-08-07 | 2027 Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament | Outer Banks | Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournaments | Manteo | Dare County |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-09-30 | 2027 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament | Cape Fear Coast | U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament (Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce) | Southport | Brunswick County |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-10-07 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series Eastern All-American at Kerr Lake | Kerr Lake | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Henderson | Vance County |
Dates read from organizer schedules in October 2026.
North Carolina tournament waters
- Cape Fear Coast tournaments1 upcoming, 1 result
- Crystal Coast tournaments2 upcoming, 1 result
- High Rock Lake tournaments2 upcoming, 9 results
- Jordan Lake tournaments1 upcoming, 0 results
- Kerr Lake tournaments1 upcoming, 17 results
- Lake Gaston tournaments0 upcoming, 1 result
- Lake Norman tournaments2 upcoming, 9 results
- Lake Wylie tournaments0 upcoming, 2 results
- Outer Banks tournaments2 upcoming, 0 results
- Pasquotank River tournaments1 upcoming, 2 results
- Sneads Ferry and Onslow Bay tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
Tournament gear
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Bass lures
Frogs and swimbaits
Baitcasting combos
For heavy cover
Braided line
For grass
Boat gear
Culling and livewells
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North Carolina tournament questions, answered
Which North Carolina lakes host the most bass tournaments?
Kerr Lake, Lake Norman and High Rock Lake lead the published results, with Jordan, Gaston, Wylie and the Pasquotank River also on the calendar.
How many North Carolina events are coming up?
12 on the calendar, with 42 published results on file.
Are saltwater tournaments listed?
Yes: the Big Rock, Pirate’s Cove and Hatteras billfish events and the SKA and U.S. Open king mackerel events, grouped by home port.
How do I find a North Carolina tournament near me?
Press the button at the top of this page to list the six closest, with miles.
Which trails fish North Carolina lakes?
MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League divisions, B.A.S.S. and the Bass Pro Tour.
Do Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston events count as North Carolina?
Yes; both straddle the Virginia line, and Virginia licenses are honored for boat fishing there.
Is Lake Wylie included?
Yes; it sits on the South Carolina line and its events launch from York, S.C.
Can my club add a North Carolina tournament?
Yes; press Add a tournament on this page and fill in the form.
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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