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Lake of the Ozarks Fishing Tournaments

12 tournament dates listed ahead and 27 past listings on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. View on a map ↗

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Bass

12dates listed ahead
9organizers named
9launch sites named
Marchbusiest month
Saturdaysmost common day

Upcoming on Lake of the Ozarks

DateListed eventListed launch
Nov 7–8 AIA Tournament of Champions Anglers in Action Tournament Trail Bass Not named Register
Nov 7–8 LOZ Championship Kansas Buddy Bass Bass $200 930 Wings Cir Register
Sat, Nov 14 NBAA Missouri 2026 – Lake of the Ozarks National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA) Bass Shawnee Bend Official details ↗
Sat, Nov 28 Marie’s Memorial Bass Challenge Anglers in Action Tournament Trail Bass Not named Register
Sun, Mar 7 Anglers in Action – Lake of the Ozarks Anglers in Action Tournament Trail Bass $305 Not named Register
Sun, Mar 21 USA Bassin MO-10 - Lake of Ozarks Spring Division USA Bassin Membership required Bass $100 Shawnee Bend Official details ↗
Sat, Apr 3 Fishers of Men Missouri Ozarks - Classic – Lake of the Ozarks Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail Bass Larry Gale Ramp Official details ↗
Sun, Apr 4 USA Bassin MO-10 - Lake of Ozarks Spring Division USA Bassin Membership required Bass $100 Shawnee Bend Official details ↗
Sun, Apr 11 Anglers in Action – Lake of the Ozarks Anglers in Action Tournament Trail Bass $305 Not named Register
Sat, May 1 Anglers in Action – Lake of the Ozarks Anglers in Action Tournament Trail Bass $305 Not named Register
Sat, May 15 USA Bassin MO-10 - Lake of Ozarks Spring Division USA Bassin Membership required Bass $100 Shawnee Bend Official details ↗
Sun, Jun 6 USA Bassin MO-10 - Lake of Ozarks Spring Division USA Bassin Membership required Bass $100 Shawnee Bend Official details ↗

2 listings share Sat, Nov 7, 2026. That shows what is scheduled, not how busy the water or its ramps will be.

Planning a Day on Lake of the Ozarks?

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 of the Ozarks

Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Lake of the Ozarks, 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.

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 of the Ozarks and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.

State Records Caught Here

SpeciesRecordYear
Hybrid Striped Bass21 lbs. 11 oz.2019

From the Missouri state record list (source).

Past Listings

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

Show 27 past listings

Lake of the Ozarks Tournament Questions

How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake of the Ozarks?
39 are on record here, with 12 still ahead.
When is tournament season on Lake of the Ozarks?
Most listed tournaments fall in March, April and May, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
Which ramps do Lake of the Ozarks tournaments launch from?
Sources name Shawnee Bend, PB2 and PB2 Boat Ramp most often.
Who runs tournaments on Lake of the Ozarks?
National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA), U.S. Angler's Choice, USA Bassin and Anglers in Action Tournament Trail, and 5 other organizers.
What species are Lake of the Ozarks tournaments for?
Bass.
What do Lake of the Ozarks tournaments cost to enter?
Published entry fees range from $100 to $305 across 19 listings that state one.

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