Lake Norman Tournaments
Events, winning weights and launches on Lake Norman.
- 2upcoming
- 9results
- 16.7 lbavg win/day
Photo of Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Norman event calendar
Lake Norman lists 4 scheduled events here, 2 yet to run and 9 published results already in print. The hosts on Lake Norman are Major League Fishing (MLF) and B.A.S.S. Weigh-ins and launches happen in Huntersville, Mooresville and Charlotte.
9 five-bass results put the winning day at 16.72 pounds on average and 19.5 at the top. The next date on the list is 2027-02-06: 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at Lake Norman.
Lake Norman events not yet held
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-06 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County |
| 2027-04-17 | 2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Iredell County |
Dates read from organizer schedules in October 2026.
Winners on Lake Norman
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Per day (lb) | Big fish | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman | Cole Huskins (Gastonia, N.C.) | 47 lb 14 oz, three days | 15.96 | Mecklenburg County | |
| 2026-02-14 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Kaden Buchmann (Troutman, N.C.) | 19 lb 8 oz | 19.5 | Mecklenburg County | |
| 2025-10-03 | 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional at Lake Norman | Carson Orellana (Mooresville, N.C.) | 31 lb 8 oz | 15.75 | Mecklenburg County | |
| 2025-09-13 | 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Kaden Buchmann (Troutman, N.C.) | 29 lb 8 oz | 14.75 | Andrew Young (Clarendon, N.C.), 5 lb 9 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Mecklenburg County |
| 2025-03-01 | 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Kaden Buchmann (Troutman, N.C.) | 19 lb 6 oz | 19.38 | Kaden Buchmann, 5 lb 8 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Mecklenburg County |
| 2024-09-28 | 2024 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Mark Inman (Greensboro, N.C.) | 30 lb 7 oz | 15.22 | Iredell County | |
| 2024-02-24 | 2024 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Will Hammond (Huntersville, N.C.) | 16 lb 13 oz | 16.81 | Scott Beattie (Sherrills Ford, N.C.), 4 lb 9 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Mecklenburg County |
| 2023-09-23 | 2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Cody Hoyle (Rutherfordton, N.C.) | 29 lb 9 oz | 14.78 | Aaron Digh (Denver, N.C.), 4 lb 11 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Iredell County |
| 2023-02-25 | 2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Michael Stephens (Gastonia, N.C.) | 18 lb 5 oz | 18.31 | Michael Stephens, 4 lb 14 oz (Berkley Big Bass, boater) | Iredell County |
Results appear only once an organizer or newspaper prints them, with the link.
Winning numbers on Lake Norman
Nobody has beaten 19.5 pounds a day on Lake Norman, from 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman (2026).
Over 9 wins, the day-average ran from 14.8 to 19.5 pounds.
Each winning five-bass bag is averaged per day; team, cumulative, three-bass, length, big-fish and billfish formats are not counted.
Held so far on Lake Norman
| Date | Event | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman | B.A.S.S. | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County |
| 2026-02-14 | 2026 Phoenix Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division at Lake Norman | Major League Fishing (MLF) | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County |
Event logistics on Lake Norman
Public launches, Lake Norman
- Wildlife Woods Campground Slipwayboat ramp, Catawba
- Hager Creek4 lanes, 114 trailer spaces, 2 docks, Mooresville
- McCrary Creek4 lanes, 94 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks, Mooresville
- Pinnacle5 lanes, 142 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks, Mooresville
- Long Island2 lanes, 46 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Catawba
- Beatties Ford4 lanes, 124 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks, Denver
- Little Creek2 lanes, 57 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock, Denver
Lake Norman event hosts
Counties hosting Lake Norman launches
- Mecklenburg County
- Iredell County
Tackle to pack for Lake Norman
Bass lures
Frogs and swimbaits
Baitcasting combos
For heavy cover
Braided line
For grass
Boat gear
Culling and livewells
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Where else North Carolina anglers compete
- Cape Fear Coast5 events
- Crystal Coast7 events
- High Rock Lake14 events
- Jordan Lake1 event
- Kerr Lake21 events
- Lake Gaston2 events
- Lake Wylie3 events
- Outer Banks3 events
- Pasquotank River4 events
- Sneads Ferry and Onslow Bay3 events
Quick facts on Lake Norman tournaments
How many tournaments has Lake Norman logged here?
4 on this page, 2 still to come, and 9 published results.
When can I enter a Lake Norman event next?
2027 Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series North Carolina Division at Lake Norman on 2027-02-06.
What does an average winning day weigh on Lake Norman?
An average of 16.72 pounds a day over 9 five-bass wins, topped by 19.5.
What groups put on Lake Norman tournaments?
Major League Fishing (MLF) and B.A.S.S.
Where is the Lake Norman launch?
Out of Huntersville, Mooresville and Charlotte; each organizer page names the ramp.
Who won most recently at Lake Norman?
Cole Huskins (Gastonia, N.C.) won 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman (2026-04-30) with 47 lb 14 oz, three days.
Which license covers a Lake Norman event?
An NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16, $32 for residents and $56 for nonresidents.
Who takes Lake Norman entry fees?
Register through the organizer page linked on each event.
Can I post a club event for Lake Norman?
Yes, through the Add a tournament button on this page.
Study Lake Norman before the event
The water page is the place to start for ramps.
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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