West Lake Fishing Tournaments
7 tournament dates listed ahead and 3 past listings on West Lake, Iowa. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on West Lake
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 8 | Iowa Bass Stalkers | Not named | Details |
| Sat, Jun 5 | I-Bass Open Tournament I Bass | Not named | Details |
| Sat, Jun 26 | SCIBC Bass Club Open Buddy S.C.I.B.C. | Not named | Details |
| Sat, Jul 17 | SCIBC Bass Club Open Buddy S.C.I.B.C. | Not named | Details |
| Sat, Aug 7 | Youth Fishing Tournament | Not named | Details |
| Sat, Sep 11 | Tri-County Bass Club Tournament | Not named | Details |
| Sat, Sep 18 | IKFC West Lake Iowa Kayak Fishing Club | Not named | Details |
Planning a Day on West 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 West Lake
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of West 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 West Lake and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
Tournament Waters Near West Lake
Straight-line distance between map positions; 1 of 1 has tournaments coming up.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) | Jun 19, 2025 | 1 | 4,410 |
| Musky | May 15, 2025 | 1 | 158 |
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 Iowa stocking →
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 3 past listings
- Spartan Fall Open — Wed, Oct 7, 2026
- SWCC Open Tournament — Sun, Oct 4, 2026
- NBAA Iowa 2026 – West Lake — Sat, Apr 11, 2026
West Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on West Lake?
- 10 are on record here, with 7 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on West Lake?
- Most listed tournaments fall in October, June and September, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Which ramps do West Lake tournaments launch from?
- Sources name East Main Ramp.
- Who runs tournaments on West Lake?
- S.C.I.B.C., National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA), Iowa Bass Stalkers and I Bass, and 1 other organizer.
- What species are West Lake tournaments for?
- Bass.