Lake Charlevoix Fishing Tournaments
2 tournament dates listed ahead and 10 past listings on Lake Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Lake Charlevoix
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 29 | 2027 Michigan B.A.S.S. Federation State Championship Michigan BASS Nation | Boyne City Municipal Ramp | Official details ↗ |
| Sun, May 30 | 2027 Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation State Championship Michigan BASS Nation | Boyne City Municipal Ramp | Official details ↗ |
Public Boat Access on Lake Charlevoix
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry BeachMunicipality | 4 lanes | 100 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| IrontonMichigan DNR | 4 lanes | 43 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Boyne CityMunicipality | 2 lanes | 53 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Camp Sea-Gull ParkMunicipality | 2 lanes | 9 trailer | Toilets · No pass needed | Map ↗ |
| Dutchman's BayMichigan DNR | 2 lanes | 35 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Tourist ParkMunicipality | 2 lanes | 21 trailer | Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Whiting ParkCounty | 2 lanes | 10 trailer | No pass needed | Map ↗ |
| Young State ParkMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 4 trailer | 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 Lake Charlevoix?
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 Lake Charlevoix
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Lake Charlevoix, 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.
- The River Hutt - Fly Fishing Trips in Northern MichiganBoyne City · 3.5 mi
- Wild Bill's Guide ServiceEast Jordan · 6.6 mi
- True North TroutEast Jordan · 7.5 mi
- Plumber's Helper Charter ServicePetoskey · 9.2 mi
- Whippoorwill Fly Fishing & Walloon Lake Family TripsWalloon Lake · 9.2 mi
- Northern Exposure ChartersPetoskey · 9.3 mi
- Rodzilla ChartersPetoskey · 9.3 mi
- Fish With Jim OutfittersEast Jordan · 11 mi
1 more within 15 miles
From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on Lake Charlevoix and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
Tournament Waters Near Lake Charlevoix
- Burt Lake25 mi
- Intermediate Lake16 mi
- Lake Bellaire21 mi
- Torch Lake21 mi
- Douglas Lake30 mi
- Mullett Lake33 mi
- Lake Leelanau37 mi
Straight-line distance between map positions; 1 of 7 has tournaments coming up.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Jul 9, 2026 | 2 | 91,939 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (3, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 40,381 | 1.72 in |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 51,558 | 1.72 in |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 121,950 | 1.45 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 →
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 10 past listings
- Michigan Walleye Tour (SBWC) - Championship — Aug 7–9, 2026
- Super Saturday - Up North – Lake Charlevoix — Sat, Aug 1, 2026
- Super Saturday - Traverse City Area – Lake Charlevoix — Sat, Jul 18, 2026
- Midweek Therapy - Northern Michigan - Evenings – Lake Charlevoix — Wed, Jun 10, 2026
- Tackle Shack — Jun 6–7, 2026
- MYBFA — Sun, May 31, 2026
- Student Angler Federation – Michigan State Championship — Sat, May 30, 2026
- SAF HSSC — Sat, May 30, 2026
- GNBA Rodney Pontius Memorial Open — Sat, May 30, 2026
- BAM (Private Club) — May 29–30, 2026
Lake Charlevoix Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake Charlevoix?
- 12 are on record here, with 2 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Lake Charlevoix?
- Most listed tournaments fall in May, June and August, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Which ramps do Lake Charlevoix tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Ironton, Boyne City Municipal Ramp and Charlevoix Municipal Ramp most often.
- Who runs tournaments on Lake Charlevoix?
- West Michigan Bass, Michigan Youth Bass Fishing Association, Michigan BASS Nation and BAM, and 4 other organizers.
- What species are Lake Charlevoix tournaments for?
- Bass and Walleye.
- What do Lake Charlevoix tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $40 to $100 across 3 listings that state one.