Ohio River Tournaments
Which Ohio trails fish the Ohio River, on what dates, and the bags that won.
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Every the Ohio River date was read from an organizer page; the Division of Wildlife keeps no public event calendar to check against.
Formats printed for the Ohio River: Legacy team: one adult and one or more juniors; weeknight team tournament, 5:30 p.m. to dark; bass team trail.
Host pages linked in each row; retrieved October 2026.
The Ohio River tournament dates and winners in Ohio
On the Ohio River the organizer pages add up to 19 scheduled events, with 0 not yet run and 10 published results. Dates on the Ohio River come from Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail, Ohio River Challenge Tour and Ohio Bass Federation (TBF). Fields leave from Gallipolis parkfront, Gallipolis and Belpre Boat Ramp, by the host pages.
Over 9 printed one-day five-bass wins the top bag averaged 7.46 pounds, with 10.02 the high.
Printed winners on the Ohio River
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | One-day five-bass (lb) | Big fish | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-27) | Tim Caldwell and Brandon Caldwell | 6.62 | 6.62 | Gallia County | |
| 2026-07-20 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-20) | Gary Saunders and BJ Barnette | 5 | Gallia County | ||
| 2026-07-14 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-14) | William Reynolds and Gary Myers | 7.54 | 7.54 | Gallia County | |
| 2026-07-06 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-06) | Hunter Martin, Kevin Martin | 8.53 | 8.53 | Gallia County | |
| 2026-06-30 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-30) | Matt Randles and tom sutton | 8.22 | 8.22 | Gallia County | |
| 2026-06-23 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-23) | Tim Caldwell and Brandon Caldwell | 6.54 | 6.54 | Gallia County | |
| 2026-06-20 | Fishers of Men Ohio Legacy Series Ohio River (2026) | Youth or junior team (names not shown) | 5.46 | 5.46 | Gallia County | |
| 2026-06-16 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-16) | Tim Caldwell and Brandon Caldwell | 6.53 | 6.53 | Gallia County | |
| 2026-06-09 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-09) | Hunter Martin and Kevin Martin | 10.02 | 10.02 | Gallia County | |
| 2026-06-02 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-02) | Michael Dixon and Allison Scarberry | 7.7 | 7.7 | Gallia County |
Every row links to the host page that printed it.
The scale tickets that won the Ohio River
Top the Ohio River bag so far: 10.02 pounds, Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-09), 2026.
Winners here brought 5.5 to 10 pounds to the scale (9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | Ohio River Challenge Tour Northern Series, Powhatan Point (2026) | Ohio River Challenge Tour | Powhatan-Point Park, Powhatan Point | Belmont County |
| 2026-07-27 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-27) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-07-20 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-20) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-07-14 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-14) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-07-13 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-13) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-07-06 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-06) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-06-30 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-30) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-06-27 | Ohio River Challenge Tour Southern Series, Gallipolis (2026) | Ohio River Challenge Tour | Gallipolis Boat Ramp | Gallia County |
| 2026-06-23 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-23) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-06-20 | Fishers of Men Ohio Legacy Series Ohio River (2026) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis | Gallia County |
| 2026-06-16 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-16) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-06-09 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-09) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-06-06 | OBF Region 4 Regional (2026) | Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) | Steubenville | Jefferson County |
| 2026-06-02 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-06-02) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-05-18 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-05-18) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-05-16 | OBF Region 6 Regional (2026) | Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) | Gallipolis | Gallia County |
| 2026-05-11 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-05-11) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-05-04 | Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-05-04) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Gallipolis parkfront | Gallia County |
| 2026-04-25 | Ohio River Challenge Tour Southern Series, Belpre (2026) | Ohio River Challenge Tour | Belpre Boat Ramp | Washington County |
The water behind the Ohio River schedule
Ohio splits its Ohio River rules into two units: the Western Unit covers Lawrence County west of South Point, and Scioto, Adams, Brown, Clermont, and Hamilton counties; the Eastern Unit covers Lawrence County east of South Point, and Gallia, Meigs, Athens, Washington, Monroe, Belmont, Jefferson, and Columbiana counties. The ODNR access layer lists 76 public launchs on the Ohio River. On the Ohio River an Ohio license covers Ohio waters, the Ohio shoreline and Ohio embayments; residents pay $25.00 a year and nonresidents $76.96.
ODNR Division of Watercraft access layer; Ohio River units from OAC 1501:31-13-11; retrieved October 2026.
What an angler may keep from the Ohio River
| Species | Where | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | OHIO REGULATIONS: boat anglers in Ohio waters, shoreline anglers on the Ohio shoreline, all anglers in Ohio embayments and tributaries within the West | 6 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Black & White Crappie | UNIFIED OHIO AND KENTUCKY REGULATIONS: on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam in t | 30 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | UNIFIED OHIO AND KENTUCKY REGULATIONS: on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam in t | 2; minimum 30 inches | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | UNIFIED OHIO AND KENTUCKY REGULATIONS: on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam in t | 30 (no more than 4 over 15 inches) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | UNIFIED OHIO AND KENTUCKY REGULATIONS: on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam in t | 6 (singly or in combination); minimum 14 inches | Open year-round |
| Black & White Crappie | OHIO REGULATIONS: shore anglers on the Ohio shoreline and all anglers in Ohio embayments and tributaries within the Eastern Unit | 30 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | OHIO REGULATIONS: shore anglers on the Ohio shoreline and all anglers in Ohio embayments and tributaries within the Eastern Unit | 6 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | UNIFIED OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA REGULATIONS: on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam | 6 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | UNIFIED OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA REGULATIONS: on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam | 2; minimum 30 inches | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | UNIFIED OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA REGULATIONS: on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam | 30 (no more than 4 over 15 inches) | Open year-round |
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 the Ohio River
The Ohio River launch sites on the ODNR layer
- Village of Cheshire Boat Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 3 lanes, 12 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Cheshire
- Middleport Boat Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 70 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Middleport
- Gallipolis City Boat Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 3 lanes, 30 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Gallipolis
- Pomeroy City Boat Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Pomeroy
- Burkes Point on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 50 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Wheelersburg
- Offnere St. Ramp/Doyle's Landing Boat Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Portsmouth
- Syracuse Village Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Syracuse
- Shawnee Boat Club on Ohio Riverboat ramp, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Scioto
- Portsmouth Court Street Landing on Ohio Riverboat ramp, 13 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, West Portsmouth
- Old Lock 24 Campground launch on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 1 lane, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Racine
- Ginat Run Public Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 3 lanes, 26 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Franklin Furnace
- Holiday Point Marina on Ohio Riverboat ramp, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Scioto
- Racine Village Ramp on Ohio Riverboat ramp, 10 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Racine
- Center Street Landing on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 40 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Ironton
- Shawnee State Park Marina on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 6 lanes, 138 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Friendship
- K. H. Butler Access on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 3 lanes, 84 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Crown City
- Apple Grove Wildlife Area on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Racine
- Forked Run Wildlife Access on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 22 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Tuppers Plains
- Village of Coal Grove Boat Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 30 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Coal Grove
- Eddies Marina on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Hockingport
- Athens Boat and Ski Club on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 1 lane, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Hockingport
- Indian Guyan Creek Access on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 30 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Proctorville
- Symmes Creek Boat Ramp on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 50 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Chesapeake
- Old Lock and Dam # 27 launch on Ohio Riverconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 35 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Proctorville
The Ohio River organizers by event count
The Ohio River event counties
- Washington County
- Gallia County
- Jefferson County
- Belmont County
What anglers carry on the Ohio River
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 the Ohio River
- Alum Creek Lake25 events
- Grand Lake St. Marys20 events
- Indian Lake6 events
- Lake Erie20 events
- Lake Milton2 events
- Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir3 events
- Mosquito Creek Lake3 events
- Portage Lakes2 events
- Rocky Fork Lake1 event
- Sandusky Bay4 events
- Tycoon Lake2 events
Shorelines and reservoirs by Ohio River, photographed
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Lakes and harbors by Ohio River, pictured
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Ahead of an Ohio entry on the Ohio River
What does the Ohio River tournament count look like?
19 dated rows, 0 of them upcoming, plus 10 published results.
When is the next organized date on the Ohio River?
The hosts read so far show nothing ahead here; the weekly check adds a date once one is printed.
What bag weight usually wins on the Ohio River?
Across 9 printed one-day five-bass wins the average was 7.46 pounds and the high 10.02.
What organizations host on the Ohio River?
Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail, Ohio River Challenge Tour and Ohio Bass Federation (TBF).
Which takeoff point serves the Ohio River?
The host pages name Gallipolis parkfront, Gallipolis and Belpre Boat Ramp for takeoff.
Who took first most recently on the Ohio River?
Tim Caldwell and Brandon Caldwell took first at Fishers of Men Ohio South – Weeknight, Ohio River (2026-07-27) (2026-07-27) with 6.62.
Is an Ohio license required for the Ohio River events?
On the Ohio River an Ohio license covers Ohio waters, the Ohio shoreline and Ohio embayments; residents pay $25.00 a year and nonresidents $76.96.
Which host collects the Ohio River entry fees?
Hosts take their own entries, and every row links to them.
Can an Ohio club add its the Ohio River date here?
Ohio hosts post dates through the Add a tournament button here.
Practice on the Ohio River 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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