Lake Okeechobee Fishing Tournaments
5 tournament dates listed ahead and 4 past listings on Lake Okeechobee, Florida. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Lake Okeechobee
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | Florida Bass Nation Kayak Series Event #1 – Lake Okeechobee Florida Bass Nation Kayak Series | Roland Martin Marina | Register |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Florida BASS Nation 2026 - 2027 Statewide Team Qualifier # 3 Florida BASS Nation | 601 Hoover Dike Road | Register |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Cape Coral Bass Club – Club Tournament Cape Coral Bass Club | Not named | Official details ↗ |
| Feb 6–7 | Weekend Warrior Series American Anglers Fishing League | 10209-10223 FL-78 | Register |
| Feb 11–14 | 2027 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee B.A.S.S. | Not named | Official details ↗ |
Planning a Day on Lake Okeechobee?
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 Okeechobee
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Lake Okeechobee, 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.
- Captain D ChartersOkeechobee · 13.9 mi
- South Florida Fishing and Hunting OutfittersOkeechobee · 14 mi
- Capt. Mike BalonClewiston · 14.8 mi
- South Florida Bass Fishing Guide ServiceOkeechobee · 14.9 mi
- Mark King FishingClewiston · 15 mi
- Okeechobee ChartersOkeechobee · 15 mi
From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on Lake Okeechobee and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar | 2.34 lb | 1994 |
From the Florida state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 4 past listings
- May - Lake Okeechobee (2-Day) — May 2–3, 2026
- Toyota Series — Jan 29–31, 2026
- 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee Presented by Bass Pro Shops — Jan 28–29, 2026
- Phoenix Bass Fishing League — Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Lake Okeechobee Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Lake Okeechobee?
- 9 are on record here, with 5 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Lake Okeechobee?
- Most listed tournaments fall in January, November and February, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Which ramps do Lake Okeechobee tournaments launch from?
- Sources name 10430 State Road 78 W, Roland Martin Marina and 601 Hoover Dike Road most often.
- Who runs tournaments on Lake Okeechobee?
- B.A.S.S., Winter Haven Lunker Lovers Bass Club, Florida Bass Nation Kayak Series and Florida BASS Nation, and 2 other organizers.
- What species are Lake Okeechobee tournaments for?
- Bass.