South Manistique Lake Fishing Tournaments
1 tournament date listed ahead and 3 past listings on South Manistique Lake, Mackinac County, Michigan. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on South Manistique Lake
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun 6 | 10th Annual Veterans Appreciation Bass Classic Tahquamenon Country Bassbusters | Dunkles Landing | Details |
Public Boat Access on South Manistique Lake
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkles LandingMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 17 trailer, 3 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Portage Township ParkMunicipality | 1 lane | 11 trailer | Toilets · No pass needed | Map ↗ |
| South Manistique Lake SFCGMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 5 trailer | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Wolfe BayMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 13 trailer, 5 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.
Planning a Day on South Manistique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | May 27, 2026 | 2 | 2,394,900 |
| Rainbow Trout | Feb 10, 2026 | 2 | 3,000 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (5, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 1,999,900 | 0.35 in |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 13.5 in |
| May 27, 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 395,000 | 0.35 in |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 13.0 in |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 12.01 in |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name and county; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All Michigan stocking →
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 3 past listings
- Dan Bass — Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- UP Bass Anglers — Sun, Aug 16, 2026
- Tahquamenon Country Bassbusters — Sun, Jun 7, 2026
South Manistique Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on South Manistique Lake?
- 4 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on South Manistique Lake?
- Most listed tournaments fall in June, August and September, usually on Sundays and Saturdays.
- Which ramps do South Manistique Lake tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Dunkles Landing.
- Who runs tournaments on South Manistique Lake?
- Tahquamenon Country Bassbusters and Dan Bass.
- What species are South Manistique Lake tournaments for?
- Bass.