MidWest Outdoors

Lansing River Rats 2026 Kickoff Day 1 Bass Tournament
2026-05-23 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
May 23
Lansing River Rats 2026 Kickoff Day 1 Bass Tournament at Lake Lansing, Ingham County, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For info: 989-293-0993, keath33@hotmail.com.

IMTT Jake Wolf Memorial at Heidecke Lake
2026-05-30 07:00 - 16:00
May 30
IMTT Jake Wolf Memorial at Heidecke Lake.
Fishing hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Take Off & Return: Main Ramp.
Registration: Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register for this event as the gates at the boat ramp open at 6 a.m. We can handle some registration at 6 a.m., but please pre-register if you know you are fishing this event.
For info: Phil Gutmann; muske62@comcast.net; 847-204-8286, illmuskie.com/trail-schedule.
Lake Info: No Launch fee, No Horsepower Restrictions. Closing Policy: If wind speeds are forecast to be 25mph or above at any time during the day, Heidecke Lake access to boat fishing will be closed and the tournament will be canceled.
Entry Fee: $150 per person.

Rockville Lake Park Catfish Tournament
2026-05-31 07:00
May 31
Rockville Lake Park Catfish Tournament in Rockville, Ind., from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Entry $25 per two-man team; $5 per person Big Fish Pot entry.
For info: rockvillelake.com/fishing-tournaments.

Cash for Bass Open Tournament at Lake Orion
2026-06-01 18:00 - 21:00
June 1
Cash for Bass Open Tournament at Lake Orion, Oakland County from 6 to 9 p.m.
For info: Brian Belevender, 248-361-6372, Bblevender@yahoo.com.

Central Michigan Bass Tournament
2026-06-01 18:00 - 21:00
June 1
Central Michigan Bass Tournament at Morrison Lake, Waffle Farm Campground in Branch County.
Hours: 6 to 9 p.m.
For info: Aaron Hasse, 517-899-9286, aaron.hassea@gmail.com.

Cash for Bass Open Tournament at Union Lake
2026-06-02 08:00 - 12:00
June 2
Cash for Bass Open Tournament at Union Lake in Oakland County.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For info: Brian Belevender, 810-875-4275, Bblevender@yahoo.com.

Protackle Week Night Series Bass Tournaments at Wawasee
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-11 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:30
June 4, 11, 25
Protackle Week Night Series Bass Tournaments at Wawasee Lake, DNR Ramp, from 5 – 8:30 p.m.
Entry: $30 per team membership; $50 includes big bass.
For info: Joe Hammond, 574-551-2920, layklover@yahoo.com.

Weekend Anglers Bass Tournament at Barbee Lake
2026-06-06
June 6
Weekend Anglers Bass Tournament at Barbee Lake, Kuhn Ramp.
Entry: $75, includes Big Bass. No Membership Fee. 50/50 raffle towards Classic payout.
For info: Mark Weaver, mjweaver4010@gmail.com.

Casting Couples Bass Tournament at Corey Lake
2026-06-06 06:00 - 13:00
June 6
Casting Couples Bass Tournament at Corey Lake in Cass County, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Must be 1-male & 1-female, $60-entry, $40-membership, 5-fish limit, Harwood lake included.
For info: Rick Kedik, 269-240-4917, kedik13@yahoo.com.

JCBA Spring Open Bass Tournament at Wamplers
2026-06-06 06:00 - 14:00
June 6
JCBA Spring Open Bass Tournament at Wamplers Lake in Lenawee County
Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For info: Glenn Schramm, 517-764-2304, glennschramm@yahoo.com.

IMTT Mike Sule Memorial Tournament at Fox Chain
2026-06-06 06:00 - 15:00
June 6
IMTT Mike Sule Memorial Tournament at Fox Chain of Lakes.
Fishing hours: 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Take Off & Return: Musky Tales and Time 2 Bite, 25855 W. IL Rt. 173 in Antioch, Ill. (You can launch anywhere on the Chain, but takeoff will be from Musky Tales on Channel Lake).
Entry Fee: $150 per person.
Registration: Pre-Registration is preferred, either online or contacting Phil Gutmann, muske62@comcast.net, 847-204-8286; or Ron Hayne hayneselec@aol.com, 630-774-8189.

Kiddie Pole Fishing Tournament at North Twin Lake
2026-06-06 07:00 - 14:00
June 6
Kiddie Pole Fishing Tournament at North Twin Lake, N Twin Lake Landing Rd., Phelps, WI 54554.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See what you can catch on a kiddie pole! Multi-species tournament for all ages with awards lunch after.
For info: phelpswi.us.

Spring Classic Musky Tournament
2026-06-06 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-07 07:00 - 17:00
June 6-7
Spring Classic Musky Tournament on the Eagle River Chain.
From 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration at Shotskis.
For info: Headwaters Chapter Muskies Inc., 715-891-6303, headwatersmuskiesinc.com.

6th Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Herrin City Park
2026-06-06 08:00 - 12:00
June 6
6th Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Herrin City Park Pond.
Open to ages 14 and under.
Registration 8 a.m., fishing 9 – 11 a.m. Awards and snacks 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free hot dogs and soda while food supplies last.
For info: visitsi.com/events/kids-fishing-derby-2.

Lake Geneva Fishing Club’s 35th Annual Kids Day
2026-06-06 09:00 - 14:00
June 6
Lake Geneva Fishing Club’s 35th Annual Kids Day at Big Foot Beach State Park, Lake Geneva, WI, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Will provide a free lunch, snack and beverage for kids up to age 15 while supplies last. Prizes for all kids while quantities last. Bring your own tackle or the club loaners and bait while supplies last.
For info: lakegenevafishingclub.com.

Geneva Lake Veterans Fishing Derby
2026-06-07 07:00 - 15:00
June 7
Geneva Lake Veterans Fishing Derby at Gordy’s Boat House, Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wis., from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info and sponsorships: Sam Veith 262-758-4439, sam@fishingforgood.org.

Walleye Weekend in Fond du Lac
2026-06-12 15:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-13 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 17:00
June 12-14
Walleye Weekend on Main Street, Fond du Lac, Wis. All-day fun and endless entertainment, including live music on three stages, free children’s shows and activities, sports tournaments, a family fishing tournament, exhibits, the Mercury National Walleye Tournament, and much more.
Hours: Friday 3 – 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For info: 920-923-6555, fdlfest.com/walleyeweekend.

Northwest Indiana Bass Club Tournament
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14
June 13-14
Northwest Indiana Bass Club Tournament at White Lake, Montague Ramp.
For info: 219-405-2349.

Spring Classic Musky Tournament on the Eagle River Chain
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14
June 13-14
Spring Classic Musky Tournament on the Eagle River Chain.
Entry is $400; $100 can reserve your spot. Based on a full field, over $30,000 will be given away with the 1st place winners taking home $12,000.
Registration at Shotskis.
For info: Headwaters Chapter Muskies Inc., Greg Horant at (715) 617-3016 or ghorant@yahoo.com, headwatersmuskiesinc.com.

Hank Lesniak’s Musky Tournament
2026-06-13 07:00 - 15:00
June 13
Hank Lesniak’s Musky Tournament.
Phelps Hillside Restaurant hosts its annual Musky Tournament on Lac Vieux Desert from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For info: 715-547-3646.

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area Free Family Fishing Derby
2026-06-13 08:00 - 11:30
June 13
Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area Free Family Fishing Derby at Lake Minnawanna, from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Free! No fishing license required. Open to all ages. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Registration the day of event at the park.
For info: 810-797-4439, FarrelT@Michigan.gov.

USA Bassin IN-56 Bass Tournament at Pine Lake
2026-06-14
June 14
USA Bassin IN-56 Bass Tournament at Pine Lake, Stone Ramp.
For info: 219-669-9818 .

Rockville Lake Park Bass Tournament
2026-06-14 07:00 - 13:00
June 14
Rockville Lake Park Bass Tournament from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Entry: $10/boat with optional Big Bass entry.
Registration 6:30 – 6:50 a.m. at the boat launch.
For info: rockvillelake.com/fishing-tournaments.

Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Lakefront Park
2026-06-20 08:00 - 22:00
June 20
Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020.
Hours: 8 – 10 a.m.
Awards will be given for largest fish in each age category: 0-8, 9-15, 16+, most unique catch, and largest overall fish.
Participants will not require an IL Fishing License on Father’s Day Weekend. Please bring your own fishing poles.
For info: foxlake.org/420/Fathers-Day-Fishing-Derby.

Rockville Lake Park Catfish Tournament
2026-06-20 19:00 - 2026-06-21 03:00
June 20
Rockville Lake Park Catfish Tournament from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Entry $25 per two-man team; $5 Big Fish pot.
For info: rockvillelake.com/fishing-tournaments.
