Lake Cumberland Tournaments
Track upcoming and past bass tournaments to plan your trips around fishing pressure or find events to compete in.
Official Tournament Schedule
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife maintains the official tournament database for Lake Cumberland. This links to all registered tournaments, which will allow you to avoid any crowded ramps or areas that may face significant tournament pressure.
View KY Fish & Wildlife Tournament Schedule→Other Tournament Organizations
Tournament Days
Expect crowded ramps at dawn. Blast-off is typically at safe light (6:30-7:00 AM). Consider launching from alternate ramps.
Fishing Pressure
Large tournaments (100+ boats) create significant pressure. Fish often move deeper or become more finicky for 1-2 days after.
Pro Tip
The day after a major tournament can be excellent fishing as pressure subsides and fish resume normal patterns.
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About Tournament Data
Common Ramps
- Burnside Island - Most common tournament ramp, large parking
- Conley Bottom - Popular for smaller events
- Lee's Ford Marina - Mid-lake access
- Grider Hill - Upper lake events
Tournament Sizes
- Small (1-30 boats) - Minimal impact on fishing
- Medium (31-75 boats) - Moderate pressure, busy ramp
- Large (76-150 boats) - Heavy pressure, plan alternatives
- Major (150+ boats) - Very heavy pressure, multiple ramps affected
Data Source: Tournament information on this page is manually curated. For the most current schedule, please visit the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife official tournament database.