Houghton Lake Fishing Tournaments
5 tournament dates listed ahead and 16 past listings on Houghton Lake, Roscommon County, Michigan. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Houghton Lake
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jun 26 | Top Bass Tournament Trail | Houghton Lake West | Details |
| Sun, Jul 11 | Michigan Bass Nation Team Championship Series Michigan BASS Nation | Houghton Lake West | Organizer website ↗ |
| Sat, Jul 31 | Top Bass Tournament Trail | Houghton Lake West | Details |
| Sat, Sep 25 | River Rats the Classic River Rats | Denton Township Park | Details |
| Sun, Sep 26 | River Rats the Classic River Rats | Denton Township Park | Details |
Public Boat Access on Houghton Lake
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake SouthMichigan DNR | 6 lanes | 116 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Houghton Lake WestMichigan DNR | 6 lanes | 89 trailer, 3 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Houghton Lake EastMichigan DNR | 2 lanes | 32 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 Houghton 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
- Top Bass Tournament Trail4 events
- U.S. Angler's Choice3 events
- Bass Anglers of the Sunrise Side3 events
- Michigan BASS Nation2 events
- River Rats2 events
- Wixom Lake Bass Anglers1 event
- Michigan Kayak Trail1 event
- Michigan Moose Association1 event
- Big Stack Payback1 event
- Cash for Bass1 event
- West Michigan Bass1 event
- Calhoun County Bass Club1 event
Tournament Waters Near Houghton Lake
- Lake St. Helen15 mi
- Lake Cadillac35 mi
- Lake Margrethe20 mi
- Lake Missaukee25 mi
- Fife Lake33 mi
- Lake Mitchell37 mi
- Sage Lake39 mi
- Eight Point Lake39 mi
Straight-line distance between map positions; 2 of 8 have tournaments coming up.
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 40 lb | 1964 |
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 16 past listings
- Bass Anglers of the Sunrise Side — Sun, Oct 4, 2026
- CCBC Classic — Oct 3–4, 2026
- Bass Anglers of the Sunrise Side — Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Bass Anglers of the Sunrise Side — Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- West Michigan Bass - 2026 Classic — Sep 26–27, 2026
- Cash for Bass — Sep 12–13, 2026
- U.S. Angler's Choice Central Michigan – Houghton Lake — Sat, Aug 15, 2026
- BigStack 2 — Sun, Aug 9, 2026
- Top Bass — Sat, Jul 25, 2026
- U.S. Angler's Choice Central Michigan – Houghton Lake — Sat, Jul 18, 2026
- Michigan Bass Nation Team Championship Series — Sun, Jul 12, 2026
- Top Bass — Sat, Jun 13, 2026
- Michigan Moose Association Bass Tournament — Sat, Jun 6, 2026
- Michigan Kayak Trail Stop #2 Houghton & Higgins — Sat, May 30, 2026
- U.S. Angler's Choice Central Michigan – Houghton Lake — Sun, May 24, 2026
- WLBA — Sat, May 16, 2026
Houghton Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Houghton Lake?
- 21 are on record here, with 5 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Houghton Lake?
- Most listed tournaments fall in July, September and October, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Which ramps do Houghton Lake tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Houghton Lake West, Denton Township Park and West DNR Ramp.
- Who runs tournaments on Houghton Lake?
- Top Bass Tournament Trail, U.S. Angler's Choice, Bass Anglers of the Sunrise Side and Michigan BASS Nation, and 8 other organizers.
- What species are Houghton Lake tournaments for?
- Bass.
- What do Houghton Lake tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $200 to $200 across 3 listings that state one.