How many fishing tournaments are held on James River?

15 are on record here, with 3 still ahead.

When is tournament season on James River?

Most listed tournaments fall in May, June and September, usually on Saturdays and Fridays.

Which ramps do James River tournaments launch from?

Sources name Hopewell Marina, Osborne and Rt-5 most often.

Who runs tournaments on James River?

Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT), Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail and B.A.S.S..

What do James River tournaments cost to enter?

Published entry fees range from $130 to $210 across 9 listings that state one.

James River Fishing Tournaments

3 tournament dates listed ahead and 12 past listings on James River, Henrico County, Virginia. View on a map ↗

Bass

3dates listed ahead

3organizers named

6launch sites named

Maybusiest month

Saturdaysmost common day

Upcoming on James River

Date	Listed event	Listed launch
Sat, Nov 21	Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – James River, "Fill the Boat" (Open) Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail Open to the public Bass	Hopewell City Marina	Official details ↗
Sat, May 22	Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – James River Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail Bass	Hopewell Marina	Official details ↗
Jun 12–13	2027 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at James River Presented by Native Watercraft B.A.S.S. Bass	Not named	Official details ↗

Planning a Day on James 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

Fishing Guides Near James River

Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of James River, 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.

From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on James River and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.

Tournament Waters Near James River

Straight-line distance between map positions; 2 of 2 have tournaments coming up.

Past Listings

Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.

Show 12 past listings

CATT James River – Final — Oct 17–18, 2026
CATT James River – Qualifier 8 — Sat, Sep 26, 2026
CATT James River – Qualifier 7 — Sat, Sep 12, 2026
CATT James River – Qualifier 6 — Sat, Aug 15, 2026
CATT James River – Qualifier 5 — Sat, Jul 25, 2026
CATT James River – Qualifier 4 — Sat, Jun 13, 2026
Fishers of Men Virginia East - Classic – James River — Sat, May 30, 2026
2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at James River Presented by Bass Pro Shops — May 29–30, 2026
Fishers of Men Virginia East - Legacy – James River — Sat, May 16, 2026
CATT James River – Qualifier 3 — Sat, May 2, 2026
CATT James River – Qualifier 2 — Sat, Apr 11, 2026
CATT James River – Qualifier 1 — Sat, Mar 14, 2026

James River Tournament Questions

How many fishing tournaments are held on James River?: 15 are on record here, with 3 still ahead.
When is tournament season on James River?: Most listed tournaments fall in May, June and September, usually on Saturdays and Fridays.
Which ramps do James River tournaments launch from?: Sources name Hopewell Marina, Osborne and Rt-5 most often.
Who runs tournaments on James River?: Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT), Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail and B.A.S.S..
What species are James River tournaments for?: Bass.
What do James River tournaments cost to enter?: Published entry fees range from $130 to $210 across 9 listings that state one.

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