Manistee Lake Fishing Tournaments
0 tournament dates listed ahead and 9 past listings on Manistee Lake, Manistee County, Michigan. View on a map ↗
No tournaments are listed ahead on Manistee Lake right now. Submit an event.
Public Boat Access on Manistee Lake
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake Penny ParkMunicipality | 4 lanes | 14 trailer, 11 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Arthur StreetMunicipality | 2 lanes | 20 trailer, 2 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| StronachMichigan DNR | 2 lanes | 23 trailer, 6 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources's public list of boating access sites (source), checked Oct 12, 2026. It covers state sites and local sites built with state grants, so other ramps on this water may not appear. Check conditions and closures with the managing agency before you go.
Who Runs Tournaments Here
Fishing Guides Near Manistee Lake
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Manistee Lake, 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.
- Fishin' Finn-aticsManistee · 1 mi
- Keepin' it Reel Fishing ChartersManistee · 1.2 mi
- Freddie B Sportfishing chartersManistee · 1.2 mi
- Reel Teaser 2Manistee · 1.3 mi
- Brown Bear Sport FishingManistee · 1.6 mi
- Decoy Fishing ChartersManistee · 1.6 mi
- Copperhead Sportfishing ChartersManistee · 1.7 mi
- Fast Times Sportfishing ChartersManistee · 2 mi
5 more within 15 miles
From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on Manistee Lake and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
Tournament Waters Near Manistee Lake
Straight-line distance between map positions; 1 of 3 has tournaments coming up.
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 9 past listings
- West Siders One on One Bass Tournament Series — Sun, Sep 20, 2026
- Lakeshore Bass Club — Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Angler’s Choice — Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Middle School Championship – Manistee Lake — Sun, Aug 30, 2026
- High School Championship – Manistee Lake — Sun, Aug 30, 2026
- Bass Anglers of Michigan - Division #18 — Sat, Aug 29, 2026
- Cadillac Bassers — Sat, Aug 15, 2026
- TeardropBass — Sun, Jul 26, 2026
- Thursday Night Fishing — Thu, Jul 16, 2026
Manistee Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Manistee Lake?
- 9 are on record here, none currently scheduled ahead.
- When is tournament season on Manistee Lake?
- Most listed tournaments fall in August, September and July, usually on Sundays and Saturdays.
- Which ramps do Manistee Lake tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Stronach and First Street Harbor.
- Who runs tournaments on Manistee Lake?
- West Michigan Bass, Thursday Night Fishing, The Tear Drop Bass Tournament, Inc and Cadillac Bassers, and 4 other organizers.
- What species are Manistee Lake tournaments for?
- Bass.