Newton Lake Fishing Tournaments
1 tournament date listed ahead and 6 past listings on Newton Lake, Illinois. View on a map ↗
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Octoberbusiest month
Sundaysmost common day
Upcoming on Newton Lake
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28 | Bass Tournament – Newton Lake | Hot Water Side | Details |
Planning a Day on Newton Lake?
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
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 110,669 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (3, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stocked | Black Crappie | 30,839 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Stocked | Black Crappie | 79,830 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Stocked | Black Crappie | 41,960 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All Illinois stocking →
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 6 past listings
- Bass Tournament – Newton Lake — Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Newton Lake — Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Newton Lake — Sun, Oct 11, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Newton Lake — Sun, Oct 4, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Newton Lake — Sun, Oct 4, 2026
- Newton Lake — Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Newton Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Newton Lake?
- 7 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Newton Lake?
- Most listed tournaments fall in October, April and November, usually on Sundays and Saturdays.
- Which ramps do Newton Lake tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Hot Water Side, Cold Water Side and 3490 E, 500th Avenue.
- Who runs tournaments on Newton Lake?
- Presleys Elite Tournament Trail.
- What species are Newton Lake tournaments for?
- Bass.