Fishing Tournaments


If you plan to hold a competitive fishing tournament on department-managed lands or waters, you are required to obtain a special event permit. This includes tournaments launched from department facilities at state parks, state fishing lakes, or other department properties. You may also be required to pay a fee for the permit, depending on the size of the event and the services required. Please contact the area office, applicable to the event, at least 30 days prior to the tournament date(s) to determine what requirements apply.
Special event permit conditions are listed HERE:
Tournaments that launch from Corps of Engineers Parks or Community Lakes may require a permit or reservation. You should contact the appropriate officials prior to the event for more information about these permits or reservations.
04/03/2021
CATFISH CHASERS
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 03, 2021
Contact: David Studebaker
Phone No: 785 289 0007
Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
FISHING TOURNAMENT -Catfish
Location: Lake View Boat Ramp
Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES to enter the State Park- No matter the length of stay.
NOTICE: All tournaments will be done in accordance with the State of Kansas Covid 19 and the KDWPT-COVID 19 fishing Tournaments guidelines.
Wear a mask, be aware of touched surfaces and social distance.
04/17/2021
Western NE Bass
Location: Wilson State Park-Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 04/17/21 - 04/18/21
Contact: Matt Vollmar
Phone No: 402-659-2358
Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hays Bass Anglers
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Contact: Curt Wachs
Phone No: 785-259-8326
Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
Start will be at safe light.
05/09/2021
All American Catfish Tournament
Location: El Dorado Lake
Type: Catfish Tournament
Date: Sunday, May 09, 2021
Contact: Jill Johnson
Phone No: 316-321-7180
Time: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other Information:
Contact El Dorado Park Office about catfish tournament details 316-321-7180
05/15/2021
Hays Bass Anglers
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021
Contact: Curt Wachs
Phone No: 785-259-8326
Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
Start time will be safe light.
05/16/2021
EAST KANSAS BASSMASTERS
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Sunday, May 16, 2021
Contact: Brian Keeney
Phone No: 913 424 8285
Time: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
FISHING TOURNAMENT -Bass
Location: Lake View Boat Ramp
Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES to enter the State Park- No matter the length of stay.
NOTICE: All tournaments will be done in accordance with the State of Kansas Covid 19 and the KDWPT-COVID 19 fishing Tournaments guidelines.
Wear a mask, be aware of touched surfaces and social distance.
06/05/2021
Bass Federation of Kansas
Location: Wilson State Park-Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 06/05/21 - 06/06/21
Contact: Larry Stoafer
Phone No: 913-240-5254
Time: 5:30 am - 3:00 pm
Annual Youth Fishing Tournament
Location: Glen Elder State Park
Type: Youth Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, June 05, 2021
Contact: Scott Waters
Phone No: 785-545-3345
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Youth Fishing Tournament! Along with OK Kids - prizes for every participant!!
06/12/2021
Hays Bass Anglers
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2021
Contact: Curt Wachs
Phone No: 785-259-8326
Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
Start time will be safe light.
06/19/2021
Kansas Walleye Tournament
Location: El Dorado Lake
Type: Kansas Walleye Tournament
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Contact: Jill Johnson
Phone No: 316-321-7180
Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
Walleye Tournament will be held at boat ramp #2 in Bluestem Point
09/11/2021
Hays Bass Anglers
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021
Contact: Curt Wachs
Phone No: 785-259-8326
Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Other Information:
Start time will be safe light.
09/12/2021
3D Archery Shoot and Free Park Entrance
Location: Lovewell State Park
Type: 3D Archery Tournament; Free park vehicle entrance.
Date: Sunday, September 12, 2021
Contact: Thane Loring
Phone No: (785) 753-4971
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
3D Archery Shoot begins at 9 am - Individuals compete on 14 station 3D archery range. Divisions for Men, Women, Youth. Steel Deer Target Contest at 12 noon. Prizes awarded at 1 pm. Free Park Entrance Day, no vehicle permits required.
Please submit your tournament-related messages or questions below to the tournament monitoring coordinator. If you would like to submit your "Kansas Bass Tournament Log," leave a message indicating this and the tournament coordinator will respond with the e-mail address to send your attachment.
You may also call the Pratt Operations Office Division of Fish and Wildlife at (620)-672-5911 for tournament-related questions and information.