How many fishing tournaments are held on Rend Lake?

13 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.

When is tournament season on Rend Lake?

Most listed tournaments fall in October, July and April, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.

Which ramps do Rend Lake tournaments launch from?

Sources name N. Marcum, South Sandusky (75 boat limit) and Sailboat Harbor ( Harbor Oaks - 150 boat limit) most often.

Who runs tournaments on Rend Lake?

U.S. Angler's Choice and USA Bassin.

What do Rend Lake tournaments cost to enter?

Published entry fees range from $65 to $200 across 8 listings that state one.

Rend Lake Fishing Tournaments

1 tournament date listed ahead and 12 past listings on Rend Lake, Illinois. View on a map ↗

Bass

1dates listed ahead

2organizers named

6launch sites named

Octoberbusiest month

Saturdaysmost common day

Upcoming on Rend Lake

Date	Listed event	Listed launch
Sat, Jul 10	USA Bassin IL-28 - Illinois No-FFS Division USA Bassin Membership required Bass $65	Gun Creek	Official details ↗

Planning a Day on Rend 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 Rend Lake

Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Rend 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.

RWLfishingSesser · 8.7 mi

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

Tournament Waters Near Rend Lake

Straight-line distance between map positions; 3 of 4 have tournaments coming up.

Past Listings

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

Show 12 past listings

Bass Tournament – Rend Lake — Sat, Oct 17, 2026
U.S. Angler's Choice Rend Lake – Rend Lake — Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Bass Tournament – Rend Lake — Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Bass Tournament – Rend Lake — Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Bass Tournament – Rend Lake — Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Bass Tournament – Rend Lake — Sun, Oct 4, 2026
U.S. Angler's Choice Rend Lake – Rend Lake — Sat, Oct 3, 2026
U.S. Angler's Choice Rend Lake – Rend Lake — Sat, Aug 8, 2026
U.S. Angler's Choice Rend Lake – Rend Lake — Sat, Jul 25, 2026
U.S. Angler's Choice Rend Lake – Rend Lake — Sat, Jun 27, 2026
U.S. Angler's Choice Rend Lake – Rend Lake — Sat, May 16, 2026
U.S. Angler's Choice Rend Lake – Rend Lake — Sat, Apr 4, 2026

Rend Lake Tournament Questions

How many fishing tournaments are held on Rend Lake?: 13 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.
When is tournament season on Rend Lake?: Most listed tournaments fall in October, July and April, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
Which ramps do Rend Lake tournaments launch from?: Sources name N. Marcum, South Sandusky (75 boat limit) and Sailboat Harbor ( Harbor Oaks - 150 boat limit) most often.
Who runs tournaments on Rend Lake?: U.S. Angler's Choice and USA Bassin.
What species are Rend Lake tournaments for?: Bass.
What do Rend Lake tournaments cost to enter?: Published entry fees range from $65 to $200 across 8 listings that state one.

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