Detroit River Fishing Tournaments
1 tournament date listed ahead and 5 past listings on Detroit River, Wayne County, Michigan.
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Upcoming on Detroit River
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23–24 | Rats Nest Bass Club Championship Rats Nest Bass Club | Ecorse Municipal Ramp | Organizer website ↗ |
Public Boat Access on Detroit River
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth ParkMunicipality | 10 lanes | Not stated | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| St. JeanPrivate | 10 lanes | 77 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Riverside ParkMunicipality | 4 lanes | 20 trailer, 23 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| John David Dingell Jr.Municipality | 3 lanes | Not stated | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| WyandottePrivate | 3 lanes | 2 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Belanger ParkMunicipality | 2 lanes, carry-down | 45 trailer | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Rotary ParkMunicipality | 2 lanes | 35 trailer, 11 car | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Detroit River CanalMichigan DNR | Carry-in only | 65 car | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources's public list of boating access sites (source), checked Oct 12, 2026. It covers state sites and local sites built with state grants, so other ramps on this water may not appear. Check conditions and closures with the managing agency before you go.
Planning a Day on Detroit River?
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
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 5 past listings
- Dba LSC 3 South Shore — Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Badwater Bass Club — Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- SHBA — Jun 27–28, 2026
- Dba LSC 2 Can Opener — Sat, Jun 27, 2026
- BYC Spring Walleye Invitational — Sat, Apr 11, 2026
Detroit River Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Detroit River?
- 6 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Detroit River?
- Most listed tournaments fall in June, October and April, usually on Saturdays.
- Which ramps do Detroit River tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Reid Ramps, Wyandotte Municipal Ramp and Ecorse Municipal Ramp.
- Who runs tournaments on Detroit River?
- Downriver Bass Association, Bayview Yacht Club, Sterling Heights Bass Anglers and Badwater Bass Club, and 1 other organizer.
- What species are Detroit River tournaments for?
- Bass and Walleye.