Illinois River Fishing Tournaments
2 tournament dates listed ahead and 5 past listings on Illinois River, Illinois. View on a map ↗
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2dates listed ahead
1organizers named
5launch sites named
Octoberbusiest month
Fridaysmost common day
Upcoming on Illinois River
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8 | Walleye Tournament – Illinois River | Spring Valley Boat Club | Details |
| Mar 19–20 | Masters Walleye Circuit – Illinois River MWC | Not named | Official details ↗ |
Planning a Day on Illinois 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
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Jan 1, 2026 | 1 | 16,969 |
| Northern Pike | Jan 1, 2025 | 1 | 2,481 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (2, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stocked | Largemouth Bass | 16,969 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Stocked | Northern Pike | 2,481 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
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 Illinois stocking →
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Skipjack Herring | 2 lb 10.4 oz | 2022 |
From the Illinois 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
- Catfish Tournament – Illinois River — Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Illinois River — Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- Walleye Tournament – Illinois River — Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- 26MWC - Event 1 Spring Valley, IL - Illinois River — Aug 21–22, 2026
- Masters Walleye Circuit – Illinois River — Mar 20–21, 2026
Illinois River Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Illinois River?
- 7 are on record here, with 2 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Illinois River?
- Most listed tournaments fall in October, March and August, usually on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Which ramps do Illinois River tournaments launch from?
- Sources name 13862 Illinois 89, Hennepin Village Public Ramp and William G. Stratton SP most often.
- Who runs tournaments on Illinois River?
- MWC.
- What species are Illinois River tournaments for?
- Bass, Catfish and Walleye.