Chickamauga Lake Fishing Tournaments
1 tournament date listed ahead and 5 past listings on Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee.
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Upcoming on Chickamauga Lake
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14–16 | Big Bass Tour – Lake Chickamauga Big Bass Tour | Not named | Official details ↗ |
Planning a Day on Chickamauga Lake?
These dates show when organized tournaments are listed here and where sources say they launch. Use them to pick a day or a ramp. They are listings, not counts of boats: they do not show how many anglers will turn up, or that any ramp will be closed.
Who Runs Tournaments Here
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sturgeon | Aug 12, 2026 | 2 | 21,173 |
| Striped Bass | Jul 16, 2026 | 5 | 217,425 |
| Largemouth Bass | Jun 3, 2026 | 7 | 356,969 |
| Walleye | May 13, 2026 | 6 | 320,006 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (32, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Stocked | Lake Sturgeon | 18,124 | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Stocked | Striped Bass | 63,826 | — |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 44,130 | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 16,683 | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 38,536 | — |
| May 13, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 67,831 | — |
| May 13, 2026 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 71,767 | — |
| May 12, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 62,149 | — |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Stocked | Striped Bass | 27,087 | — |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Stocked | Striped Bass | 19,683 | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Stocked | Striped Bass | 82,804 | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Stocked | Striped Bass | 24,025 | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Stocked | Lake Sturgeon | 3,049 | — |
| May 29, 2025 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 52,328 | — |
| May 23, 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 17,637 | — |
| May 22, 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 50,957 | — |
| May 22, 2025 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 42,800 | — |
| May 14, 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 29,781 | — |
| May 13, 2025 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 90,725 | — |
| May 13, 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 91,651 | — |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Stocked | Lake Sturgeon | 1,540 | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Stocked | Striped Bass | 84,800 | — |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Stocked | Striped Bass | 68,200 | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Stocked | Striped Bass | 10,883 | — |
| May 22, 2024 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 58,056 | — |
| May 20, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 38,854 | — |
| May 20, 2024 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 35,678 | — |
| May 17, 2024 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 44,640 | — |
| May 16, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 35,511 | — |
| May 16, 2024 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 20,232 | — |
| May 14, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 40,657 | — |
| May 8, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 26,470 | — |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All Tennessee stocking →
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 15 lb 3 oz | 2015 |
| Spotted Bass | 6 lb 1 oz | 2011 |
| Yellow Bullhead | 4 lb 8 oz | 1979 |
From the Tennessee state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 5 past listings
- Big Bass Tour – Chickamauga Lake — May 15–17, 2026
- Heartland Anglers – Chickamauga Lake — Sat, Feb 21, 2026
- Heartland Anglers – Chickamauga Lake — Sat, Feb 7, 2026
- Heartland Anglers – Chickamauga Lake — Sat, Jan 17, 2026
- Heartland Anglers – Chickamauga Lake — Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Chickamauga Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Chickamauga Lake?
- 6 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Chickamauga Lake?
- Most listed tournaments fall in January, February and May, usually on Saturdays.
- Who runs tournaments on Chickamauga Lake?
- Heartland Anglers and Big Bass Tour.
- What species are Chickamauga Lake tournaments for?
- Bass.