Hardy Dam Pond Fishing Tournaments
2 tournament dates listed ahead and 25 past listings on Hardy Dam Pond, Newaygo County, Michigan. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Hardy Dam Pond
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 1 | Taco Tuesday - NE GR - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond West Michigan Bass | Brower Park | Official details ↗ |
| Sat, Jul 31 | Triple T’s Outdoor Adventures Summer Bass Tournament Trail TTT's Outdoor Adventures | Newaygo State Park | Official details ↗ |
Public Boat Access on Hardy Dam Pond
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Beach County ParkCounty | 3 lanes | 66 trailer, 6 car | Toilets · No pass needed | Map ↗ |
| Newaygo State ParkMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 70 trailer | Toilets · 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 Hardy Dam Pond?
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
Fishing Guides Near Hardy Dam Pond
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Hardy Dam Pond, nearest first. Distance is from where each business is listed, not a statement that it fishes this water: ask the guide where they fish. Listings are free.
- On Target FishingStanwood · 5.4 mi
- Fishing with Captain TedBig Rapids · 7.7 mi
- REEL’D IN OUTDOORS GUIDE SERVICEWhite Cloud · 11.4 mi
- Steel Dreamin' Guide ServiceNewaygo · 13.7 mi
- Campbell's Guided River AdventuresNewaygo · 13.8 mi
From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on Hardy Dam Pond and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
Tournament Waters Near Hardy Dam Pond
- Croton Dam Pond6 mi
- Lake Mecosta15 mi
- Fremont Lake20 mi
- Chippewa Lake21 mi
- Wabasis Lake29 mi
- Little Whitefish Lake12 mi
- Muskellunge Lake19 mi
- Rainbow Lake19 mi
Straight-line distance between map positions; 5 of 8 have tournaments coming up.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musky | Nov 6, 2024 | 1 | 3,998 |
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 →
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 25 past listings
- Bass Anglers of Michigan — Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- West Michigan Walleye Club — Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Bass Anglers of Michigan — Sun, Oct 11, 2026
- Never Give It Up - Fall Series – Hardy Dam Pond — Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- TACO Tuesday - North - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Tue, Aug 11, 2026
- Thirsty Thursday - North - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Thu, Aug 6, 2026
- Taco Tuesday - NE GR - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Tue, Aug 4, 2026
- Hook Set Thursday — Thu, Jul 23, 2026
- TACO Tuesday - North - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Tue, Jul 21, 2026
- Sunday Funday - North – Hardy Dam Pond — Sun, Jun 28, 2026
- Half Pint Series - North – Hardy Dam Pond — Thu, Jun 25, 2026
- TACO Tuesday - North - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Tue, Jun 23, 2026
- Mid State Bass Busters — Sat, Jun 20, 2026
- Thirsty Thursday - North - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Thu, Jun 18, 2026
- TTT's Outdoor Adventures, Summer Bass Tournament Trail — Sat, Jun 13, 2026
- Midweek Therapy - North - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Wed, Jun 10, 2026
- TACO Tuesday - Morning – Hardy Dam Pond — Tue, Jun 9, 2026
- Anglers Choice — Sat, Jun 6, 2026
- TACO Tuesday - North - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Tue, Jun 2, 2026
- WMB - Middle/High School Series — Sun, May 31, 2026
- Middle School Series (MHSBC) - 2026 Season — Sun, May 31, 2026
- Westmichigan Bassers — Sat, May 30, 2026
- Taco Tuesday - NE GR - Evenings – Hardy Dam Pond — Tue, May 26, 2026
- College Bass Tour — Sat, May 23, 2026
- Topwater Kayak Tournament Series- GR North Division — Thu, May 7, 2026
Hardy Dam Pond Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Hardy Dam Pond?
- 27 are on record here, with 2 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Hardy Dam Pond?
- Most listed tournaments fall in June, May and October, usually on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
- Which ramps do Hardy Dam Pond tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Sandy Beach, Newaygo State Park and Sandy Beach County Park most often.
- Who runs tournaments on Hardy Dam Pond?
- West Michigan Bass, TTT's Outdoor Adventures, Topwater Tournament Series - West Michigan and College Bass Tour, and 5 other organizers.
- What species are Hardy Dam Pond tournaments for?
- Bass and Walleye.
- What do Hardy Dam Pond tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $40 to $80 across 16 listings that state one.