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Illinois Fishing Tournaments

28 upcoming and 242 past Illinois tournaments in this directory. Search with more filters.

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28upcoming
Octoberbusiest month
Lake of Egyptmost tournaments
Bassmost common species
14with an organizer link

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Illinois Tournament Questions

How many fishing tournaments are coming up in Illinois?
28 are listed ahead, with about 240 past ones on record.
When are most Illinois tournaments held?
Across the listings on record, the most fall in October, May and November.
Which Illinois waters host the most tournaments?
Lake of Egypt, Des Plaines River and Cedar Lake - Jackson CO. have the most listed ahead.
What species are Illinois tournaments for?
Mostly bass, walleye and crappie.
Are Illinois tournaments open to the public?
Of the upcoming listings that state who may enter, 46% are open to the public and the rest are members-only or private. 2 do not say.
Where do these Illinois listings come from?
Mainly the Illinois state agency's tournament registry, with organizer and trail schedules added where we have found them. Every listing names its source and the date it was last checked.

Past Listings

Show 242 past Illinois tournaments