Lake Erie Fishing Tournaments
4 tournament dates listed ahead and 8 past listings on Lake Erie, Ohio. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Lake Erie
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 – Nov 29 | Fall Walleye Slam Walleye Slam | Fishermans Central | Register |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Lake Erie Walleye Trail Sandusky, Unlimited Angler Cold Water OPEN Lake Erie Walleye Trail | Not named | Official details ↗ |
| Apr 16–17 | Masters Walleye Circuit – Lake Erie MWC | Not named | Official details ↗ |
| Sat, Jul 24 | Fishers of Men Ohio - Classic – Lake Erie Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | Not named | Official details ↗ |
Planning a Day on Lake Erie?
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
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bigmouth Buffalo | 45.85 pounds | 2023 |
| Brown Trout | 14.675 pounds | 2012 |
| Burbot | 17.33 pounds | 1999 |
| Chinook Salmon | 29.5 pounds | 1989 |
| Lake Trout | 26.63 pounds | 2017 |
| Pink Salmon | 4.3 pounds | 2021 |
| Rainbow Trout | 21.3 pounds | 2010 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 9.5 pounds | 1993 |
| Walleye | 16.19 pounds | 1999 |
| White Perch | 1.72 pounds | 2011 |
| Yellow Perch | 2.86 pounds | 2016 |
From the Ohio state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 8 past listings
- Lake Erie Walleye Trail Championship, Fairport Harbor — Oct 9–10, 2026
- Lake Erie Walleye Trail GOTL & GOTL Unlimited Angler OPEN Event — Aug 29–30, 2026
- Lake Erie Walleye Trail DB Marine Big Fish Friday OPEN — Fri, Aug 28, 2026
- Fishers of Men Ohio - Classic – Lake Erie — Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- Lake Erie Walleye Trail Lorain, Pro-Am — Sat, Jun 6, 2026
- Lake Erie Walleye Trail Huron — Sat, Apr 25, 2026
- Lake Erie Walleye Trail Cast & Jig OPEN — Sat, Apr 11, 2026
- Lake Erie Walleye Trail Magee East — Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Lake Erie Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake Erie?
- 12 are on record here, with 4 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Lake Erie?
- Most listed tournaments fall in April, July and August, usually on Saturdays and Fridays.
- Which ramps do Lake Erie tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Fishermans Central.
- Who runs tournaments on Lake Erie?
- Lake Erie Walleye Trail, Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail, Walleye Slam and MWC.
- What species are Lake Erie tournaments for?
- Bass and Walleye.