Lake Michigan Fishing Tournaments
1 tournament date listed ahead and 22 past listings on Lake Michigan, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Lake Michigan
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10–18 | Salmon a Rama 2027 Salmon Unlimited | Not named | Details |
Public Boat Access on Lake Michigan
| Access site | Launch | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Arrow Park Boat RampCity | Ramp · concrete | — | 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 Michigan?
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 Michigan
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Lake Michigan, 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.
- Average Guy Adventures Guide Service & CharterManitowoc · 0.8 mi
- Semper Fi Charters LLCManitowoc · 0.9 mi
- Shady Lady Charters LLCManitowoc · 0.9 mi
- Maverick Charter FishingTwo Rivers · 4.6 mi
- High Life ChartersTwo Rivers · 4.9 mi
- Cool City ChartersTwo Rivers · 4.9 mi
- King Cob ChartersTwo Rivers · 5 mi
- Prime Time Guide ServiceCleveland · 13.2 mi
3 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 Michigan and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coho Salmon | Jan 1, 2025 | 5 | 72,395 |
| Chinook Salmon | Jan 1, 2025 | 3 | 158,034 |
| Musky | Jan 1, 2025 | 2 | 1,995 |
| Brown Trout | Jan 1, 2025 | 3 | 96,943 |
| Rainbow Trout | Jan 1, 2025 | 2 | 14,107 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (28, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 12,616 | YEARLING, 6.6 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Chinook Salmon | 31,404 | SMALL FINGERLING, 3.6 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 12,500 | LARGE FINGERLING, 6.38 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Musky | 1,497 | LARGE FINGERLING, 10.7 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 24,673 | YEARLING, 6.12 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Chinook Salmon | 50,229 | SMALL FINGERLING, 3.3 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 34,617 | YEARLING, 6.28 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 21,919 | YEARLING, 6.52 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Musky | 498 | LARGE FINGERLING, 10.77 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 7,087 | YEARLING, 6.28 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 7,020 | YEARLING, 6.4 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 37,653 | YEARLING, 6.05 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 12,857 | YEARLING, 6.62 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 12,503 | LARGE FINGERLING, 6.38 in avg |
| 2025 | Stocked | Chinook Salmon | 76,401 | SMALL FINGERLING, 3.6 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 16,980 | YEARLING, 6.48 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Chinook Salmon | 124,255 | SMALL FINGERLING, 4 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 38,270 | YEARLING, 6.1 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 51,119 | LARGE FINGERLING, 6 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Musky | 1,500 | LARGE FINGERLING, 11.65 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Chinook Salmon | 74,172 | SMALL FINGERLING, 3.1 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 22,798 | LARGE FINGERLING, 4.7 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 85,123 | YEARLING, 6.4 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 17,634 | YEARLING, 6.7 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Musky | 500 | LARGE FINGERLING, 11.85 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Chinook Salmon | 53,949 | SMALL FINGERLING, 3.2 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Coho Salmon | 16,099 | LARGE FINGERLING, 6 in avg |
| 2024 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 21,747 | LARGE FINGERLING, 4.7 in avg |
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 Wisconsin stocking →
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Round Goby | 0 lb. 5.3 oz | 2008 |
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 22 past listings
- TWO Rivers Fish Derby — Aug 17–19, 2026
- West Shore Sportsmen's Club Lake Michigan Fishing Tournament — Sat, Aug 15, 2026
- Shanty Days Fishing Contest — Aug 13–16, 2026
- Glsf Brew City Salmon Tournament — Sun, Aug 9, 2026
- Coho Derby — Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026
- Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's National Walleye Tour — Jul 30–31, 2026
- Cleveland Fishing Derby — Jul 24–26, 2026
- Powder Puff — Wed, Jul 15, 2026
- Salmon a Rama 2026 — Jul 11–19, 2026
- Linebacker Sports BAR & Grill Trout and Salmon Classic — Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- K/D Salmon Tournament — Jul 10–19, 2026
- Manitowoc Salmon Derby — Jul 3–6, 2026
- JR Coho Derby — Sat, Jun 27, 2026
- Blue Door Offshore Challenge — Jun 27–28, 2026
- Glsf-Oz Annual Fishing Derby — Jun 26–28, 2026
- Wisky DS Fishing Derby — Sat, Jun 13, 2026
- Sheboygan Salmon Cup — Jun 12–14, 2026
- West Shore Sportsmen's Club Lake Trout Fishing Tournament — Sat, Jun 6, 2026
- Salmon Unlimited Jackpot Series — May 9 – Aug 23, 2026
- Jack Dallman Memorial Tournament — Sun, Apr 26, 2026
- Blue Door Brown Trout Tournament — Apr 24–26, 2026
- Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament — Apr 16–19, 2026
Lake Michigan Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake Michigan?
- 23 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Lake Michigan?
- Most listed tournaments fall in July, June and August, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Who runs tournaments on Lake Michigan?
- THE Wharf, Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin, West Shore Sportsmen's Club and Wisky D'S, and 2 other organizers.
- What species are Lake Michigan tournaments for?
- Carp, Perch, Salmon, Sheepshead and Trout.
- What do Lake Michigan tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $0 to $250 across 10 listings that state one.