How many fishing tournaments are held on Oakland Lake?

18 are on record here, with 8 still ahead.

When is tournament season on Oakland Lake?

Most listed tournaments fall in June, July and August, usually on Tuesdays and Mondays.

Who runs tournaments on Oakland Lake?

Cash for Bass, Sterling Heights Bass Anglers and M59/US23 Youth Fishing League.

Oakland Lake Fishing Tournaments

8 tournament dates listed ahead and 10 past listings on Oakland Lake, Oakland County, Michigan. View on a map ↗

Bass

8dates listed ahead

3organizers named

1launch sites named

Junebusiest month

Tuesdaysmost common day

Upcoming on Oakland Lake

Date	Listed event	Listed launch
Fri, Jun 4	Cash for Bass Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Lake Oakland	Organizer website ↗
Sat, Jun 12	Cash for Bass Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Lake Oakland	Organizer website ↗
Tue, Jun 15	Cash for Bass Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Lake Oakland	Organizer website ↗
Mon, Jun 21	Cash for Bass Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Lake Oakland	Organizer website ↗
Thu, Jul 8	Cash for Bass Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Lake Oakland	Organizer website ↗
Tue, Jul 20	Cash for Bass Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Lake Oakland	Organizer website ↗
Wed, Jul 28	Cash for Bass Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Lake Oakland	Organizer website ↗
Mon, Aug 16	Cash for Bass Open to the public Agency listing Bass	Lake Oakland	Organizer website ↗

Public Boat Access on Oakland Lake

Access site	Launch	Facilities
Lake OaklandMichigan DNR	2 lanes	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.

Planning a Day on Oakland 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

Fishing Guides Near Oakland Lake

Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Oakland 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.

From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on Oakland Lake and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.

Tournament Waters Near Oakland Lake

Straight-line distance between map positions; 8 of 8 have tournaments coming up.

Past Listings

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

Show 10 past listings

Cash for Bass — Mon, Aug 17, 2026
Cash for Bass — Thu, Aug 6, 2026
Cash for Bass — Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Cash for Bass — Thu, Jul 9, 2026
M59-US23 Youth Fishing League — Tue, Jun 30, 2026
SHBA — Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Cash for Bass — Mon, Jun 22, 2026
Cash for Bass — Tue, Jun 16, 2026
Cash for Bass — Sat, Jun 13, 2026
Cash for Bass — Fri, Jun 5, 2026

Oakland Lake Tournament Questions

How many fishing tournaments are held on Oakland Lake?: 18 are on record here, with 8 still ahead.
When is tournament season on Oakland Lake?: Most listed tournaments fall in June, July and August, usually on Tuesdays and Mondays.
Which ramps do Oakland Lake tournaments launch from?: Sources name Lake Oakland.
Who runs tournaments on Oakland Lake?: Cash for Bass, Sterling Heights Bass Anglers and M59/US23 Youth Fishing League.
What species are Oakland Lake tournaments for?: Bass.

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