Virginia Fishing Tournaments
37 upcoming and 50 past Virginia tournaments in this directory. Search with more filters.
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This Coming Weekend in Virginia (Nov 6–8, 2026)
- SAT NOV 7Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Chickahominy River (Open)Chickahominy River, VA · Riverfront Park · Williamsburg — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
November 2026
- SAT NOV 7Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Chickahominy River (Open)Chickahominy River, VA · Riverfront Park · Williamsburg — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SAT NOV 21CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #5Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass—
- SAT NOV 21Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – James River, "Fill the Boat" (Open)James River, VA · Hopewell City Marina · Hopewell — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SUN NOV 22CATT Smith Mountain – Qualifier #3Smith Mountain, VA · Smith Mtn Lake State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$100
- SAT NOV 28CATT Kerr Lake – FinalKerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$90
December 2026
- SUN DEC 6CATT Smith Mountain – Qualifier #4Smith Mountain, VA · Smith Mtn Lake State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$100
- SUN DEC 13CATT Smith Mountain – FinalSmith Mountain, VA · Smith Mtn Lake State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$130
February 2027
- SAT FEB 20 2027CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #1Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$90
- SAT FEB 27 2027Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Lake AnnaLake Anna, VA · State Park — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SAT FEB 27 2027Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Phillpot LakePhillpot Lake, VA · Twin Ridge Ramp — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SUN FEB 28 2027Basskings Kerr Lake – Qualifier #1Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$140
March 2027
- SAT MAR 6 2027CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #2Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$90
- SUN MAR 7 2027Basskings Kerr Lake – Qualifier #2Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$140
- SAT MAR 13 2027Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Buggs IslandBuggs Island, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SAT MAR 20 2027CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #3Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$130
- SAT MAR 20 2027Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Claytor LakeClaytor Lake, VA · State park — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
April 2027
- SAT APR 3 2027CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #4Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$130
- SUN APR 4 2027Basskings Kerr Lake – Qualifier #3Kerr Lake, VA · Ivy Hill — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$140
- SAT APR 10 2027Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Lake GastonLake Gaston, VA · Holly Grove - Honey Hole — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SAT APR 10 2027Fishers of Men Virginia West - Legacy – Smith Mtn LakeSmith Mtn Lake, VA · State Park — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SUN APR 18 2027CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #5Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$130
- FRI–SUN APR 23–25 2027Big Bass Tour – Smith Mountain LakeSmith Mountain Lake, VA · Big Bass TourBass—
- SAT APR 24 2027CATT Kerr Lake – FinalKerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$130
- SAT APR 24 2027Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Smith Mtn LakeSmith Mtn Lake, VA · State Park — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
May 2027
- SAT MAY 1 2027Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Lake ChesdinLake Chesdin, VA · Whippernock Marina — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SAT MAY 15 2027Fishers of Men Virginia West - Legacy – Philpot LakePhilpot Lake, VA · Twin Ridge — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SAT MAY 22 2027Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – James RiverJames River, VA · Hopewell Marina — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SUN MAY 23 2027Basskings Kerr Lake – Qualifier #4Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$140
- SAT MAY 29 2027Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Moomaw LakeMoomaw Lake, VA · Fortney Branch — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
June 2027
- SAT–SUN JUN 12–13 20272027 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at James River Presented by Native WatercraftJames River, VA · B.A.S.S.Bass—
- SAT JUN 12 2027Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Chickahominy RiverChickahominy River, VA · Chickahominy Riverfront Park — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SAT JUN 12 2027Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Leesville LakeLeesville Lake, VA · Leesville Lake Marina — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
- SAT JUN 26 2027Fishers of Men Virginia West - Legacy – Leesville LakeLeesville Lake, VA · Leesville Lake Marina — Fishers of Men National Tournament TrailBass—
August 2027
- WED–SAT AUG 18–21 2027Virginia Beach Billfish TournamentVA · Virginia BeachBillfish—
September 2027
- SAT SEP 11 2027Basskings Kerr Lake – Qualifier #5Kerr Lake, VA · Occoneechee State Park — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$140
October 2027
- SAT OCT 2 2027Basskings Kerr Lake – FinalKerr Lake, VA · Ivy Hill — Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT)Bass$200
- FRI–SUN OCT 15–17 2027Big Bass Tour – Fall Smith Mountain LakeSmith Mountain Lake, VA · Big Bass TourBass—
Virginia Tournaments by Lake and River
Virginia Tournaments by Species and Type
Virginia State Fishing Records
- Largemouth Bass, 198516 lbs. 4 oz.
- Black Crappie, 19674 lbs. 14 oz.
- Walleye, 197322 lbs. 8 oz.
- Blue Catfish, 2011143 lbs.
- Brown Trout, 197918 lbs. 11 oz.
Virginia Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are coming up in Virginia?
- 37 are listed ahead, with 50 past ones on record.
- When are most Virginia tournaments held?
- Across the listings on record, the most fall in April, May and March.
- Which Virginia waters host the most tournaments?
- Kerr Lake, James River and Smith Mountain have the most listed ahead.
- What species are Virginia tournaments for?
- Mostly bass and billfish.
- Where do these Virginia listings come from?
- Organizer, club and trail schedules, and national trails that fish here. Every listing names its source and the date it was last checked.
Past Listings
Show 50 past Virginia tournaments
- CATT Smith Mountain – Qualifier #2 — Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Smith Mountain
- CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #4 — Sat, Oct 31, 2026, Kerr Lake
- CATT Smith Mountain – Qualifier #1 — Sun, Oct 25, 2026, Smith Mountain
- CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #3 — Sat, Oct 24, 2026, Kerr Lake
- Big Bass Tour – Fall Smith Mountain Lake — Oct 23–25, 2026, Smith Mountain Lake
- CATT Potomac River – Final — Oct 17–18, 2026, Potomac River
- CATT James River – Final — Oct 17–18, 2026, James River
- CATT Smith Mountain – Qualifier #1 — Sun, Oct 11, 2026, Smith Mountain
- CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #2 — Sun, Oct 11, 2026, Kerr Lake
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Pamunkey River (Open) — Sat, Oct 10, 2026, Pamunkey River
- CATT James River – Qualifier 8 — Sat, Sep 26, 2026, James River
- CATT Kerr Lake – Qualifier #1 — Sun, Sep 13, 2026, Kerr Lake
- CATT James River – Qualifier 7 — Sat, Sep 12, 2026, James River
- Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament — Aug 19–22, 2026
- CATT James River – Qualifier 6 — Sat, Aug 15, 2026, James River
- CATT James River – Qualifier 5 — Sat, Jul 25, 2026, James River
- Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Lake Moomaw — Sat, Jun 27, 2026, Lake Moomaw
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Chickahominy River — Sat, Jun 27, 2026, Chickahominy River
- 2026 Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament — Jun 24–27, 2026
- CATT Potomac River – Qualifier #4 — Sun, Jun 21, 2026, Potomac River
- CATT Potomac River – Qualifier #3 — Sun, Jun 14, 2026, Potomac River
- Fishers of Men Virginia West - Legacy – Leesville Lake — Sat, Jun 13, 2026, Leesville Lake
- CATT James River – Qualifier 4 — Sat, Jun 13, 2026, James River
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Legacy – Chickahominy — Sat, Jun 6, 2026, Chickahominy
- Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Phillpott Lake — Sat, May 30, 2026, Phillpott Lake
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – James River — Sat, May 30, 2026, James River
- 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at James River Presented by Bass Pro Shops — May 29–30, 2026, James River
- Fishers of Men Virginia West - Legacy – Phillpott Lake — Sat, May 16, 2026, Phillpott Lake
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Legacy – James River — Sat, May 16, 2026, James River
- CATT Lake Anna – Final — Sun, May 3, 2026, Lake Anna
- Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – South Holston — Sat, May 2, 2026, South Holston
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Buggs Island — Sat, May 2, 2026, Buggs Island
- CATT James River – Qualifier 3 — Sat, May 2, 2026, James River
- CATT Potomac River – Qualifier #2 — Sun, Apr 26, 2026, Potomac River
- Fishers of Men Virginia West - Legacy – Buggs Island Lake — Sat, Apr 18, 2026, Buggs island lake
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Legacy – Lake Chesdin — Sat, Apr 18, 2026, Lake Chesdin
- Big Bass Tour – Smith Mountain Lake — Apr 17–19, 2026, Smith Mountain Lake
- CATT Potomac River – Qualifier #1 — Sun, Apr 12, 2026, Potomac River
- Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Smith Mountain Lake — Sat, Apr 11, 2026, Smith Mountain Lake
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Lake Chesdin — Sat, Apr 11, 2026, Lake Chesdin
- CATT James River – Qualifier 2 — Sat, Apr 11, 2026, James River
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Legacy – Lake Anna — Sat, Mar 28, 2026, Lake Anna
- CATT Lake Anna – Qualifier #3 — Sun, Mar 22, 2026, Lake Anna
- Student Angler Federation – Virginia State Championship — Sat, Mar 14, 2026, Smith Mountain Lake
- Fishers of Men Virginia West - Classic – Smith Mountain Lake — Sat, Mar 14, 2026, Smith Mountain Lake
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Lake Anna — Sat, Mar 14, 2026, Lake Anna
- CATT James River – Qualifier 1 — Sat, Mar 14, 2026, James River
- CATT Lake Anna – Qualifier #2 — Sun, Mar 1, 2026, Lake Anna
- Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – Chickahominy River — Sat, Feb 28, 2026, Chickahominy River
- CATT Lake Anna – Qualifier #1 — Sun, Feb 8, 2026, Lake Anna