Seneca Lake Fishing Tournaments
1 tournament date listed ahead and 3 past listings on Seneca Lake, New York.
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Upcoming on Seneca Lake
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 28 | Bucketmouth Bass Club Bass Tournament Bucketmouth Bass Club | Seneca Lake State Park boat launch on park rd in northeast corner of lake | Details |
Planning a Day on Seneca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | Oct 1, 2025 | 2 | 58,170 |
| Brown Trout | Jun 1, 2025 | 2 | 25,767 |
| Landlocked Salmon | Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 24,760 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (11, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Stocked | Lake Trout | 40,000 | 6.1 in |
| Jun 2025 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 3,087 | 7.5 in |
| Apr 2025 | Stocked | Landlocked Salmon | 24,760 | 6.7 in |
| Apr 2025 | Stocked | Lake Trout | 18,170 | 8.3 in |
| Mar 2025 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 22,680 | 7.9 in |
| Oct 2024 | Stocked | Lake Trout | 40,000 | 6.6 in |
| Jun 2024 | Stocked | Landlocked Salmon | 80,023 | 1.5 in |
| May 2024 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 860 | 10.1 in |
| Apr 2024 | Stocked | Landlocked Salmon | 24,000 | 6.7 in |
| Apr 2024 | Stocked | Lake Trout | 15,600 | 8.4 in |
| Apr 2024 | Stocked | Brown Trout | 23,110 | 7.8 in |
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 New York stocking →
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 3 past listings
- Student Angler Federation – PA State Championship — Sun, Jul 12, 2026
- National Lake Trout Derby — May 23–25, 2026
- Rochester Bass Masters Pre-Season Team Event #2 – Seneca Lake — Sun, May 17, 2026
Seneca Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Seneca Lake?
- 4 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Seneca Lake?
- Most listed tournaments fall in May, July and August, usually on Sundays and Saturdays.
- Which ramps do Seneca Lake tournaments launch from?
- Sources name North end Seneca Lake State Park launch, Sampson State Park and Seneca Lake State Park boat launch on park rd in northeast corner of lake.
- Who runs tournaments on Seneca Lake?
- Rochester Bass Masters, National Lake Trout Derby, Student Angler Federation and Bucketmouth Bass Club.
- What species are Seneca Lake tournaments for?
- Bass and Trout.