Wisconsin River Fishing Tournaments
0 tournament dates listed ahead and 4 past listings on Wisconsin River, Sauk County, Wisconsin. View on a map ↗
No tournaments are listed ahead on Wisconsin River right now. Submit an event.
Public Boat Access on Wisconsin River
| Access site | Launch | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hanson Park Boat RampCity | Ramp · concrete | Accessible features | Map ↗ |
| Devil's Elbow/Wood Day Use Area | Ramp · concrete plank | — | Map ↗ |
| Jim Freeman Memorial Park Boat LaunchCity | Ramp · concrete | Accessible features | Map ↗ |
| Riverside Park Boat Ramp | Ramp · concrete panels | — | Map ↗ |
| Wisconsin River Drive AccessVillage | Ramp · concrete panels | Accessible features | Map ↗ |
Showing the 5 sites on the stretch where tournaments are listed, of 77 in the state's list for this water.
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's public list of boating access sites (source), checked Oct 12, 2026. It includes state and local sites, but the DNR keeps only its own sites' details current, and a launch fee may apply at some. Check conditions and closures with the managing agency before you go.
Fishing Guides Near Wisconsin River
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Wisconsin River, 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.
- McCrossen's Fishing Guide Service LLCNekoosa · 5.6 mi
- GUY4EYESArkdale · 9.4 mi
- Keep It Reelin Guide ServiceWisconsin Rapids · 10.8 mi
- Team Walleye Guys Guide Service LLCWisconsin Rapids · 11.2 mi
From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on Wisconsin River and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
Tournament Waters Near Wisconsin River
- Petenwell Lake6 mi
- Lake Sherwood6 mi
- Camelot Lake7 mi
- Castle Rock Lake20 mi
- Big Eau Pleine Reservoir35 mi
- Lake Tomah36 mi
- Jordan Lake37 mi
Straight-line distance between map positions; 1 of 7 has tournaments coming up.
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bighead Carp | 67 lbs. 3.2 oz. | 2022 |
| Shorthead Redhorse | 4 lbs. 5.4 oz. | 2025 |
From the Wisconsin state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 4 past listings
- Cheese County Bass Club Buddy — Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- 2026 Kayak Bass League - WI River — Sun, Aug 23, 2026
- Kurt Brownlee Memorial Catfish Tournament — Sat, Aug 8, 2026
- Walleye Challenge — Sat, Apr 4, 2026
Wisconsin River Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Wisconsin River?
- 4 are on record here, none currently scheduled ahead.
- When is tournament season on Wisconsin River?
- Most listed tournaments fall in August, April and September, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- What species are Wisconsin River tournaments for?
- Bass, Catfish and Walleye.
- What do Wisconsin River tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $15 to $100 across 4 listings that state one.