Wisconsin Fishing Tournaments
Wisconsin bass, walleye, musky and salmon tournaments from the WDNR permit calendar, by month and by water.
Photo of Rock Lake: Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pick for walleyePiscifun Viper X spinning reel50% OFFSale $39.99 Wisconsin permitted events nearest your location
Your browser shares your position once for the list; nothing is kept.
The Wisconsin calendar holds 60 upcoming permitted events and 26 published results; every 2026 permit also appears on its water page, and permits on smaller waters stay in the calendar below.
For the walleye herePiscifun AlumiX spinning reel46% OFFSale $64.99 Wisconsin tournament calendar
October 2026
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | Baitbox on the Rock Fall Brawl Event #4 | Rock River | Jefferson County | ||
| 2026-10-25 | Bites 95 Fishing Llc | Mississippi River Pools 7 to 9 (La Crosse) | La Crosse County | ||
| 2026-10-25 | UWSP Fall Open Winneconne | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Winnebago County | ||
| 2026-10-25 | West Delaware High School Bass Tournament | Mississippi River Pools 10 to 12 (Prairie du Chien and Cassville) | Crawford County |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | Baitbox on the Rock Fall Brawl Final Event | Rock River | Baitbox on the Rock | Jefferson County | |
| 2026-11-07 | Castnation Club Derby | Green Lake | Green Lake County |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-16 | BSLA Annual Ice Fisheree | Butternut Lake | Butternut-Schnur Lake Association | Price County | |
| 2027-01-16 | Lake Eau Galle/ Clarence Schneider Memorial Fishing Contest | Lake Eau Galle | Lake Eau Galle Association | Dunn County | |
| 2027-01-16 | White Potato Lake Sportmen's Club Annual Ice Derby | White Potato Lake | Oconto County | ||
| 2027-01-17 | Upper Turtle Lake Ice Fishing Contest | Upper Turtle Lake | Almena Sportsman's Club | Barron County | |
| 2027-01-23 | PACC Winterfest Ice Fishing Tournament | Long Lake | Price County | ||
| 2027-01-30 | Miller Dam Lake Ice Fish Tournament | Chequamegon Waters Flowage | Taylor County | ||
| 2027-01-30 | Old Fashioned Ice Fishing Contest, Tainter Lake | Tainter Lake | Tainter Trail Tamers Snowmobile Club | Dunn County |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-06 | 29th Annual Fisheree at Bark Lake | Bark Lake | 25 Sportsmen Club | Washington County | |
| 2027-02-06 | Mohrs Bar Ice Fishing Contest | Spirit Lake | Mohrs Bar | Taylor County | |
| 2027-02-06 | Sno-Gypsies Winterfest | Butternut Lake | Snogypsies Snowmobile Club | Price County | |
| 2027-02-06 | Wanderoos Area CC Ice Fishing Tournament | Wapogasset Lake | Wanderoos Area Community Club | Polk County | |
| 2027-02-13 | Keepin' It Reel | Leigh Flowage | Oconto County | ||
| 2027-02-13 | Rhinelander Lions Club Fisheree | Boom Lake | Rhinelander Lions Club | Oneida County | |
| 2027-02-14 | Cadott Lions' 71st Annual Ice Fishing Contest | Pike Lake | Cadott Lions Club | Chippewa County | |
| 2027-02-19 | Battle on Bago, Winter Edition | Lake Winnebago | Battle on Bago | Oshkosh | |
| 2027-02-20 | J & R Ice Fishing Tournament | Pike Lake | Marathon County | ||
| 2027-02-20 | Poskin Lake Sportsmen's Club Ice Fishing Contest | Poskin Lake | Barron County | ||
| 2027-02-27 | Lake Noquebay Fish-O-Rama | Lake Noquebay | Marinette County |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-04 | AIM Weekend Walleye Series | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Anglers Insight Marketing | Brown County | |
| 2027-04-18 | AIM Weekend Walleye Series | Mississippi River Pools 3 to 6 and Lake Pepin | Anglers Insight Marketing | Pierce County | |
| 2027-04-24 | Anglers Choice Southeast Wisconsin | Lake Wisconsin | Sauk County | ||
| 2027-04-24 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #1 2027 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Brown County |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-16 | AIM Weekend Walleye Series | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Anglers Insight Marketing | Brown County | |
| 2027-05-22 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #2 2027 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Brown County |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-06-05 | Anglers Choice Southeast Wisconsin | Okauchee Lake | Waukesha County | ||
| 2027-06-05 | Green Lake Open (river Country Bassmasters) | Green Lake | Green Lake County | ||
| 2027-06-06 | Angler's Choice Northern Wisconsin | Green Lake | Green Lake County | ||
| 2027-06-12 | BNB League | Beaver Dam Lake | Barron County | ||
| 2027-06-13 | WABTA 300 Big Green June | Green Lake | Green Lake County | ||
| 2027-06-18 | Angler & Young Angler Fishing Tournament | Green Lake | Norton's Dry Dock | Green Lake County | |
| 2027-06-20 | Hayward Bass Club Round Lakes Open | Round Lake | Hayward Bass Club | Sawyer County | |
| 2027-06-26 | AC LAX FC | Mississippi River Pools 3 to 6 and Lake Pepin | Buffalo County | ||
| 2027-06-26 | Anglers Choice Southeast Wisconsin | Green Lake | Green Lake County |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-07-10 | BNB League | Wapogasset Lake | Polk County | ||
| 2027-07-10 | Salmon a Rama 2027 | Lake Michigan | Salmon Unlimited | Racine County | |
| 2027-07-17 | USSA and Camp American Legion Veterans Bass Tournament | Tomahawk Lake | United Special Sportsman's Alliance and Camp American Legion | Oneida County | |
| 2027-07-24 | HBC Big Chip Open | Lake Chippewa | Hayward Bass Club | Sawyer County | |
| 2027-07-25 | AIM Weekend Walleye Series | Lake Superior and Chequamegon Bay | Anglers Insight Marketing | Douglas County | |
| 2027-07-27 | Champions Tour Classic Bass | Lake Chippewa | Sawyer County | ||
| 2027-07-31 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #3 2027 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Brown County |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-08-01 | WABTA 300 Big Green August | Green Lake | Green Lake County | ||
| 2027-08-07 | Anglers Choice Southeast Wisconsin | Nagawicka Lake | Waukesha County | ||
| 2027-08-08 | Angler's Choice Northern Wisconsin | Green Lake | Green Lake County | ||
| 2027-08-15 | Hayward Bass Club Youth Tournament | Lake Chippewa | Hayward Bass Club | Sawyer County | |
| 2027-08-19 | Bassmaster Elite Series at Upper Mississippi River (Angler of the Year finale) | Mississippi River Pools 7 to 9 (La Crosse) | B.A.S.S. (Bassmaster Elite Series) | La Crosse | La Crosse County |
| 2027-08-21 | Indianhead Pro Muskie Tournament | Wapogasset Lake | Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club | Polk County | |
| 2027-08-22 | Wisco Bass Anglers Single Series Manitowish Chain | Rest Lake | Sport O Motive | Vilas County | |
| 2027-08-27 | AIM Weekend Walleye Series | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Anglers Insight Marketing | Oconto County | |
| 2027-08-27 | WABTA Classic | Mississippi River Pools 3 to 6 and Lake Pepin | Buffalo County | ||
| 2027-08-28 | The Memorial Musky Tournament Invitational | Boom Lake | Oneida County |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-09-11 | Wisco Crown Championship | Minocqua and Kawaguesaga Lakes | Sport O Motive | Oneida County | |
| 2027-09-25 | Duck Creek Walleye Series Event #4 2027 | Green Bay and the Lower Fox River | Brown County |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer | Launch city | Launch county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-10-02 | Cast Aways High School Fishing Event 3 | Mississippi River Pools 3 to 6 and Lake Pepin | Buffalo County | ||
| 2027-10-14 | 44th World Walleye Championship | Lake Winnebago | Masters Walleye Circuit | Oshkosh |
WDNR Calendar of Permitted Tournaments and organizer pages, October 2026.
Wisconsin tournament waters
- Cedar Lake tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
- Chequamegon Waters Flowage tournaments1 upcoming, 0 results
- Delavan Lake tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
- Fox Lake tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
- Geneva Lake tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
- Green Bay and the Lower Fox River tournaments7 upcoming, 4 results
- Green Lake tournaments8 upcoming, 0 results
- Lake Chippewa tournaments3 upcoming, 0 results
- Lake Michigan tournaments1 upcoming, 0 results
- Lake Superior and Chequamegon Bay tournaments1 upcoming, 0 results
- Lake Winnebago tournaments2 upcoming, 4 results
- Lake Wisconsin tournaments1 upcoming, 0 results
- Long Lake tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
- Madison Chain of Lakes tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
- Mississippi River Pools 10 to 12 (Prairie du Chien and Cassville) tournaments1 upcoming, 2 results
- Mississippi River Pools 3 to 6 and Lake Pepin tournaments4 upcoming, 0 results
- Mississippi River Pools 7 to 9 (La Crosse) tournaments2 upcoming, 8 results
- Red Cedar Lake tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
- St. Croix River tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
- Wapogasset Lake tournaments3 upcoming, 0 results
- Winnebago Upriver Lakes tournaments1 upcoming, 4 results
- Wolf River-Main Stem tournaments0 upcoming, 0 results
Tournament gear
Bass lures
Frogs and swimbaits
Baitcasting combos
For heavy cover
Braided line
For grass
Boat gear
Culling and livewells
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Wisconsin waters, photographed
Photo: Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Photo: Harry Malsch, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
.jpg){kind=link}
What the shore looks like around Wisconsin Fishing
Photo: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Wikideas1, CC0 1.0
Photo: Jeff the quiet, CC0 1.0
Photo: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
Wisconsin tournament questions, answered
Which Wisconsin waters draw the most tournaments?
Mississippi River Pools 7 to 9 (La Crosse), Winnebago Upriver Lakes, Mississippi River Pools 10 to 12 (Prairie du Chien and Cassville) and Green Bay and the Lower Fox River lead the WDNR permit calendar and the printed results.
How many Wisconsin events are still ahead?
60 on the WDNR calendar and organizer pages as of October 2026, with 26 published winners on file.
Where does the Wisconsin event list come from?
The WDNR Calendar of Permitted Tournaments (approved permits only), plus organizer pages from AIM, Masters Walleye Circuit, MLF and B.A.S.S.
When does a Wisconsin tournament need a WDNR permit?
The guide requires one for named waters with prizes when the event has 20 or more boats or 100 or more anglers, targets trout on classified trout streams, culls bass, holds bass off-site or under the standard bass rule, or offers $10,000 or more in prizes.
Do permit rows say where an event launches?
No; WDNR permit rows give the water, county, sponsor, target fish and entry fee, not the landing or town, so the calendar leaves those blank.
How can I find a Wisconsin event near me?
Press the button near the top to list the six closest upcoming events, with miles.
Are Mississippi River pool events listed?
Yes; permits name the pool, and the pools are grouped into three reaches tied to the Mississippi River page.
Can my club add a Wisconsin tournament?
Yes; Add a tournament near the top of this page takes club events.
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.
We keep what you send so we can check the event. Your email is never published.