How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake Darling?

14 are on record here, with 12 still ahead.

When is tournament season on Lake Darling?

Most listed tournaments fall in April, May and June, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.

Who runs tournaments on Lake Darling?

Lake Darling Friends Group and Brighton Lions and Iowa Kayak Fishing Club.

Lake Darling Fishing Tournaments

12 tournament dates listed ahead and 2 past listings on Lake Darling, Iowa. View on a map ↗

Bass

12dates listed ahead

2organizers named

Aprilbusiest month

Saturdaysmost common day

Upcoming on Lake Darling

Date	Listed event	Listed launch
Sat, Apr 10	Cedar Rapids BassMasters Not open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details
Sun, Apr 11	Bi-State Bass Club Fishing Tournament Not open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details
Sun, Apr 18	Prairie Fishing: Bass Team Tournament Not open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details
Sun, Apr 25	WD HS Bass Tournament Not open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details
Sat, May 15	Jimmy Dick Memorial Family Fishing Rodeo Lake Darling Friends Group and Brighton Lions Open to the public Agency listing	Not named	Details
Sat, May 22	EIB Youth Tournament Not open to the public Agency listing	Not named	Details
Sat, May 29	Super Singles Not open to the public Agency listing	Not named	Details
Sat, Jun 5	Wapello County Bass Club Tournament Not open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details
Sun, Jun 13	Cedar Rapids BassMasters Not open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details
Jun 26–27	No Wake Bass Club Not open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details
Sat, Jul 24	IKFC Lake Darling Iowa Kayak Fishing Club Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details
Sun, Aug 29	No Wake Bass Club Not open to the public Agency listing Bass	Not named	Details

Planning a Day on Lake Darling?

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

Tournament Waters Near Lake Darling

Straight-line distance between map positions; 4 of 4 have tournaments coming up.

Past Listings

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

Show 2 past listings

Riverforks Bass Fishing Tournament — Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Iowa City Area Bass League LLC — Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Lake Darling Tournament Questions

How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake Darling?: 14 are on record here, with 12 still ahead.
When is tournament season on Lake Darling?: Most listed tournaments fall in April, May and June, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
Who runs tournaments on Lake Darling?: Lake Darling Friends Group and Brighton Lions and Iowa Kayak Fishing Club.
What species are Lake Darling tournaments for?: Bass.

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