Lake Chippewa Fishing Tournaments
3 tournament dates listed ahead and 9 past listings on Lake Chippewa, Sawyer County, Wisconsin. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Lake Chippewa
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 24 | HBC Big Chip Open Hayward Bass Club | Not named | Details |
| Tue, Jul 27 | Champions Tour Classic Bass | Not named | Details |
| Sun, Aug 15 | Hayward Bass Club Youth Tournament Hayward Bass Club | Not named | Details |
Public Boat Access on Lake Chippewa
| Access site | Launch | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC North AccessWisconsin DNR | Ramp · concrete panels | Accessible features | Map ↗ |
| CC South AccessWisconsin DNR | Ramp · concrete | — | Map ↗ |
| Chippewa Lake AccessTownship | Ramp · concrete plank | — | Map ↗ |
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's public list of boating access sites (source), checked Oct 12, 2026. It includes state and local sites, but the DNR keeps only its own sites' details current, and a launch fee may apply at some. Check conditions and closures with the managing agency before you go.
Planning a Day on Lake Chippewa?
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 Chippewa
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Lake Chippewa, 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.
- Mitch Biks Outdoors | Hayward Fishing GuideHayward · 4.2 mi
- Daryl Guide ServiceHayward · 7.9 mi
- Sorensen Outdoors LLCRadisson · 9.2 mi
- John Myhre Fishing Guide ServiceHayward · 9.9 mi
- Pond-Monster-Guide-ServiceHayward · 11.7 mi
From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on Lake Chippewa and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
Tournament Waters Near Lake Chippewa
- Lake Superior22 mi
- Butternut Lake33 mi
- Tiger Cat Flowage8 mi
- Lac Courte Oreilles9 mi
- Grindstone Lake10 mi
- Nelson Lake16 mi
- Lake Chetac21 mi
- Lake Owen24 mi
Straight-line distance between map positions; 2 of 8 have tournaments coming up.
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge | 69 lbs. 11 oz. | 1949 |
From the Wisconsin state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 9 past listings
- Crappie Quest 2026 — Oct 3–4, 2026
- Hayward Lakes Chapter Muskies Inc Annual Fall Tournament — Sep 25–27, 2026
- Central Wisconsin Bass Anglers — Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Lake Chippewa Musky Hunt — Sep 10–12, 2026
- Hayward Bass Club Youth Tournament — Sun, Aug 16, 2026
- NBA Big Chip Open — Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- Northern Encounter 2026 — May 15–17, 2026
- Treeland Challenge — May 7–9, 2026
- 14TH Annual Tipper Tourney — Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Lake Chippewa Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake Chippewa?
- 12 are on record here, with 3 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Lake Chippewa?
- Most listed tournaments fall in July, September and May, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Who runs tournaments on Lake Chippewa?
- Hayward Bass Club and Northwoods Bass Anglers.
- What species are Lake Chippewa tournaments for?
- Bass, Crappie, Muskie, Pike and Walleye.
- What do Lake Chippewa tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $0 to $175 across 8 listings that state one.