Grand Lake St. Marys Tournaments
Which Ohio trails fish Grand Lake St. Marys, on what dates, and the bags that won.
- 1upcoming
- 9results
- 11.1 lbavg win/day
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Every Grand Lake St. Marys date was read from an organizer page; the Division of Wildlife keeps no public event calendar to check against.
Formats printed for Grand Lake St. Marys: team tournament; Legacy team: one adult and one or more juniors; weeknight team tournament, 5:30 until time set by director.
Host pages linked in each row; retrieved October 2026.
What each Grand Lake St. Marys event involves
Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series St Marys (2027) (2027-05-22 to 2027-05-22): species named: bass; format: team tournament; random boat draw Thursday evening; Friday night pre-tournament meeting; entry $150 per team per event (late fee $25 after Thursday); optional Bonus Bucks $25 per team; Entry fee as printed on the division page for the 2026 season; 2027 fee not printed separately. Launch town not printed, so county left null.
Details exactly as printed on each host page linked in the tables; results without a printed date are shown here with the host note; retrieved October 2026.
Grand Lake St. Marys tournament dates and winners in Ohio
On Grand Lake St. Marys the organizer pages add up to 11 scheduled events, with 1 not yet run and 9 published results. Dates on Grand Lake St. Marys come from Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail. Fields leave from East Bank and East Bank ramp, by the host pages.
Over 8 printed one-day five-bass wins the top bag averaged 11.13 pounds, with 15.73 the high. The soonest printed date is 2027-05-22, for Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series St Marys (2027).
Grand Lake St. Marys events not yet fished
| Date | Event | Organizer | Takeoff | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-22 | Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series St Marys (2027) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank ramp | Mercer County |
From organizer pages, checked October 2026.
Printed winners on Grand Lake St. Marys
Every row links to the host page that printed it.
The scale tickets that won Grand Lake St. Marys
Top Grand Lake St. Marys bag so far: 15.73 pounds, Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Grand Lake St Marys (2026-05-23), 2026.
Winners here brought 7.5 to 15.7 pounds to the scale (8 events).
One-day five-bass winning bags only, team or solo; walleye, couples, two-day and Bass Pro Tour totals stay out.
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| Date | Event | Organizer | Takeoff | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-06-24) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-06-17 | Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-06-17) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-06-10 | Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-06-10) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-06-03 | Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-06-03) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-05-27 | Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-05-27) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-05-23 | Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Grand Lake St Marys (2026-05-23) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-05-20 | Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-05-20) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-05-16 | Fishers of Men Ohio Legacy Series Grand Lake St Marys (2026) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-05-13 | Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-05-13) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
| 2026-05-06 | Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-05-06) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | East Bank | Mercer County |
The water behind the Grand Lake St. Marys schedule
The ODNR outline of Grand Lake St. Marys holds about 13,396 acres, in Mercer County and Auglaize County. Motor rule on the ODNR layer: unlimited horsepower. There are 13 boat ramps on the ODNR launch layer.
ODNR has placed 13 fish attractors here (2019). Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outline, horsepower, fish hot spot and fish attractor layers; ODNR Division of Watercraft launch layer; retrieved October 2026.
What an angler may keep from Grand Lake St. Marys
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (under 35 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (35 inches or larger) | 1 of each (statewide); minimum 35 inches | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (under 28 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (28 inches or larger) | 1 (statewide); minimum 28 inches | Open year-round |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | 1 | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | 30 (singly or in combination); minimum No more than 4 over 15 inches | Open year-round |
| Trout | 5 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | 6 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Yellow Perch | 30 | Open year-round |
| Water | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake St. Marys | Black & White Crappie | 30; minimum 9 inches | Open year-round |
Site-specific rules as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) (booklet PDF), page numbers in the booklet.
Limits as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) and the ODNR Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits sheet (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Takeoff, ramps and hosts for Grand Lake St. Marys
Grand Lake St. Marys launch sites on the ODNR layer
- Public launch on Grand Lake St. Marysboat ramp, St. Marys
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park – Campground Rampconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 7 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, St. Marys
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park – Boat Club Rampconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 4 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, St. Marys
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park – Fries Channel Rampconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 4 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, St. Marys
- Frys channel boat ramp on Grand Lake St. Maryshand launch, St. Marys
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park – Windy Pointconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 35 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Montezuma
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park – Marina Rampconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 117 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, St. Marys
- East Bank Launch ramp on Grand Lake St. Marysboat ramp, St. Marys
- Village of Montezuma Ramp Facility on Grand Lake St. Marysconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 7 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Montezuma
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park – Its It Rampconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 12 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Montezuma
- It's It Boat Launch on Grand Lake St. Maryshand launch, Montezuma
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park – Mercelina Parkconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 8 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Celina
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park – West Bank Rampconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 121 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Celina
Grand Lake St. Marys organizers by event count
Grand Lake St. Marys event counties
- Mercer County
What anglers carry on Grand Lake St. Marys
Jigs and soft plastics
For reservoir cover
Casting rods
For docks and timber
Fluorocarbon line
For clear reservoirs
Livewell care
Keeping a bag alive
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Other Ohio lakes with events than Grand Lake St. Marys
- Alum Creek Lake25 events
- Indian Lake6 events
- Lake Erie20 events
- Lake Milton2 events
- Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir3 events
- Mosquito Creek Lake3 events
- Ohio River29 events
- Portage Lakes2 events
- Rocky Fork Lake1 event
- Sandusky Bay4 events
- Tycoon Lake2 events
Shorelines and reservoirs by Grand Lake St. Marys, photographed
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Ohio shorelines close to Grand Lake St. Marys weigh-ins
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Ahead of an Ohio entry on Grand Lake St. Marys
What does the Grand Lake St. Marys tournament count look like?
11 dated rows, 1 of them upcoming, plus 9 published results.
When is the next organized date on Grand Lake St. Marys?
Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series St Marys (2027) on 2027-05-22.
What bag weight usually wins on Grand Lake St. Marys?
Across 8 printed one-day five-bass wins the average was 11.13 pounds and the high 15.73.
What organizations host on Grand Lake St. Marys?
Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail.
Which takeoff point serves Grand Lake St. Marys?
The host pages name East Bank and East Bank ramp for takeoff.
Who took first most recently on Grand Lake St. Marys?
David Manning and Gary Voigt took first at Fishers of Men Ohio GLSM – Weeknight, Grand Lake St Marys (2026-06-24) (2026-06-24) with 4.22.
Is an Ohio license required for Grand Lake St. Marys events?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Which host collects Grand Lake St. Marys entry fees?
Hosts take their own entries, and every row links to them.
Can an Ohio club add its Grand Lake St. Marys date here?
Ohio hosts post dates through the Add a tournament button here.
Practice on Grand Lake St. Marys before the event
Every ramp ODNR maps here is on the water page.
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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