Grand River Fishing Tournaments
23 tournament dates listed ahead and 48 past listings on Grand River, Ottawa County, Michigan. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Grand River
3 listings share Sun, Jun 27, 2027. 3 listings share Sun, Jul 18, 2027. That shows what is scheduled, not how busy the water or its ramps will be.
Public Boat Access on Grand River
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale RoadMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 5 trailer, 1 car | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Ionia FairgroundMunicipality | 1 lane | Not stated | — | Map ↗ |
| Jaycee ParkMunicipality | 1 lane, carry-down | 8 trailer, 1 car | — | Map ↗ |
| LyonsMunicipality | 1 lane | Not stated | — | Map ↗ |
| Maple Grove BridgeMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 2 trailer, 10 car | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| McArthur ParkMunicipality | 1 lane | 3 trailer | — | Map ↗ |
| SaranacMunicipality | 1 lane | 9 trailer, 6 car | — | Map ↗ |
| Sweeney's LandingMunicipality | 1 lane, carry-down | 8 trailer, 4 car | — | Map ↗ |
| Tompkins BridgeMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 3 trailer, 4 car | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Webber ImpoundmentMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 17 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Bunker RoadCounty | Carry-in only | 14 car | — | Map ↗ |
| Burchfield ParkCounty | Carry-in only | Not stated | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Fitzgerald Park Dam PortageCounty | Carry-in only | 12 car | Toilets · No pass needed | Map ↗ |
| McNamara LandingCounty | Carry-in only | 3 trailer, 57 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Moores ParkMunicipality | Carry-in only | Not stated | — | Map ↗ |
| Riverside DriveMichigan DNR | Carry-in only | 4 car | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Towner RoadMichigan DNR | Not stated | 7 car | No pass needed | Map ↗ |
| Trestle BridgeMichigan DNR | Not stated | 2 trailer, 3 car | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
Showing the 18 sites on the stretch where tournaments are listed, of 30 in the state's list for this water.
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 Grand 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
- West Michigan Bass32 events
- Lansing Area Bass Fishing7 events
- River Rats6 events
- Lansing River Rats5 events
- SPI West Michigan High School Bass Series3 events
- Lansing3 events
- TTT's Outdoor Adventures2 events
- Grand Bass Club1 event
- Michigan Bassholes1 event
- Daining Insurance Fishing1 event
- Michigan Kayak Trail1 event
- College Bass Tour1 event
Tournament Waters Near Grand River
- Morrison Lake15 mi
- Thornapple Lake18 mi
- Campau Lake27 mi
- Lake Lansing27 mi
- Lake Ovid28 mi
- Cloverdale Lake30 mi
- Fine Lake31 mi
- Gun Lake33 mi
Straight-line distance between map positions; 8 of 8 have tournaments coming up.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Apr 29, 2026 | 7 | 3,742,000 |
| Rainbow Trout | Apr 28, 2026 | 3 | 54,454 |
| Coho Salmon | Apr 22, 2026 | 8 | 313,403 |
| Brown Trout | Apr 7, 2026 | 2 | 29,698 |
| Chinook Salmon | May 6, 2025 | 1 | 150,139 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (32, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 245,000 | 0.12 in |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 247,500 | 0.12 in |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 450,000 | 0.12 in |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 8,121 | 7.24 in |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 850,000 | 0.12 in |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 23,978 | 7.36 in |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 249,500 | 0.12 in |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 850,000 | 0.12 in |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 2,099 | 5.43 in |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 58,537 | 5.43 in |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 850,000 | 0.12 in |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 32,210 | 5.28 in |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 67,080 | 5.2 in |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 9,900 | 6.2 in |
| May 6, 2025 | Stocked | Chinook Salmon | 150,139 | 3.66 in |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 19,798 | 5.39 in |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 22,355 | 7.24 in |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 51,160 | 5.71 in |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 25,579 | 5.51 in |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 25,580 | 5.51 in |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 51,158 | 5.51 in |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 26,806 | 1.5 in |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 29,790 | 1.49 in |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 200,000 | 0.01 in |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 235,000 | 0.01 in |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 23,203 | 7.28 in |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 28,054 | 5.55 in |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 50,695 | 5.55 in |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 50,696 | 5.55 in |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 27,996 | 5.47 in |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 50,700 | 5.59 in |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 9,300 | 6.52 in |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name and county; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All Michigan stocking →
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Black Buffalo | 54.3 lb | 2020 |
From the Michigan state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 48 past listings
- D&R Sports Center Series Championship — Sun, Oct 11, 2026
- Northwest Indiana Bass Club — Sep 26–27, 2026
- Never Give It Up - Fall Series – Grand River — Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Central Michigan Bass — Mon, Sep 14, 2026
- BAM Bass Anglers of Michigan — Sep 12–13, 2026
- LABF Classic — Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Lansing River Rats — Sun, Aug 16, 2026
- Hair of the Dog - Weekend Series – Grand River — Sat, Aug 15, 2026
- Lansing Area Bass Fishing — Sat, Aug 8, 2026
- D and R Sports Center Series – Grand River — Sat, Aug 8, 2026
- Cadillac Dave's NoScope — Sat, Aug 8, 2026
- Thirsty Thursday - West – Grand River — Thu, Aug 6, 2026
- Half Pint Series – Grand River — Thu, Aug 6, 2026
- Lansing Area Bass Fishing — Sat, Aug 1, 2026
- Lansing River Rats — Sun, Jul 26, 2026
- Lansing River Rats — Sun, Jul 26, 2026
- Lansing River Rats — Sun, Jul 26, 2026
- Shoreline Bass Tour Youth Division Stop #4 — Thu, Jul 23, 2026
- Midweek Therapy - Grand Rapids - Evenings – Grand River — Wed, Jul 22, 2026
- Central Michigan Bass — Mon, Jul 20, 2026
- Sunday Funday - North – Grand River — Sun, Jul 19, 2026
- Trans-Matic Bass Tournament — Sat, Jul 18, 2026
- Lansing Area Bass Fishing — Sat, Jul 18, 2026
- COTM - 2k Jigs Lakeshore Shootout - Evenings – Grand River — Mon, Jul 13, 2026
- Lansing River Rats — Sun, Jul 12, 2026
- Central Michigan Bass — Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- TACO Tuesday - West - Evenings – Grand River — Tue, Jul 7, 2026
- Thirsty Thursday - West – Grand River — Thu, Jul 2, 2026
- Lansing Area Bass Fishing — Sat, Jun 27, 2026
- Half Pint Series – Grand River — Thu, Jun 25, 2026
- COTM - 2k Jigs Lakeshore Shootout - Evenings – Grand River — Mon, Jun 22, 2026
- College Bass Tour — Sun, Jun 21, 2026
- Michigan Kayak Trail Stop #3 Grand River — Sat, Jun 20, 2026
- Lansing Area Bass Fishing — Sat, Jun 20, 2026
- Hair of the Dog - Weekend Series – Grand River — Sat, Jun 20, 2026
- WMB - Half Pint Series — Thu, Jun 18, 2026
- Midweek Therapy - Grand Rapids - Evenings – Grand River — Wed, Jun 17, 2026
- Thirsty Thursday - West – Grand River — Thu, Jun 11, 2026
- COTM - 2k Jigs Lakeshore Shootout - Evenings – Grand River — Mon, Jun 1, 2026
- Lansing Area Bass Fishing — Sat, May 30, 2026
- Shoreline Bass Tour Youth Division Stop #1 — Thu, May 28, 2026
- Pete Tigchelaar Memorial — Wed, May 27, 2026
- TACO Tuesday - West - Evenings – Grand River — Tue, May 26, 2026
- Michigan Bassholes — Sun, May 24, 2026
- Grand Bass Club — Sat, May 23, 2026
- SPM MS Bass Tournament — Sat, May 9, 2026
- SPM HS Rec Tournament — Sat, May 9, 2026
- SPM HS Bass Tournament — Sat, May 9, 2026
Grand River Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Grand River?
- 71 are on record here, with 23 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Grand River?
- Most listed tournaments fall in July, June and August, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Which ramps do Grand River tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Harbor Island - Grand Haven, Grand Haven Municipal and Grand River Park most often.
- Who runs tournaments on Grand River?
- West Michigan Bass, Lansing Area Bass Fishing, River Rats and Lansing River Rats, and 8 other organizers.
- What species are Grand River tournaments for?
- Bass.
- What do Grand River tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $40 to $170 across 31 listings that state one.