Coming up
Upcoming Watts Bar Lake tournaments
Every scheduled event on Watts Bar Lake we have found, soonest first, with the launch site and the organizer’s page for entry and rules.
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional (Region 6)
Oct 22–24, 2026 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Spring City Boat Ramp, 417 Toestring Valley Rd, Spring City
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo
Apr 3, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Spring City Boat Ramp, Spring City
Results
Watts Bar Lake tournament results
Winners and winning weights from 5 events on Watts Bar Lake since 2024, newest first. Each row links to the report it came from.
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Big fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | BFL Volunteer Division eventMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Billy Joe Wheat | 21 lb 14 oz | Big fish: Tim Smiley 8 lb 12 oz | Source |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 6th Annual Big Crappie BashBig Crappie Bash | Darryl Bolton and Steve Mobley | 2.32 lb (single big-fish format) | Big fish: Darryl Bolton and Steve Mobley 2.32 lb | Source |
| Sep 20–21, 2025 | BFL Volunteer Division finalMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Matthew Rock | 34 lb 2 oz17.1 lb a day | Big fish: Michael Morrison 4 lb 1 oz | Source |
| Oct 17–19, 2024 | BFL Regional (Region 5)MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Tanner Hadden | 47 lb 0 oz15.7 lb a day | – | Source |
| Jun 8, 2024 | BFL Volunteer Division eventMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Jeffery Moore | 13 lb 2 oz (3-bass limit) | Big fish: Dalton Munsey 5 lb 15 oz | Source |
What wins here
What it takes to win on Watts Bar Lake
Across the 3 five-bass-limit events here, the winner averaged 18.2 lb a day. The heaviest was Billy Joe Wheat at 21.9 lb a day in the BFL Volunteer Division event (May 2026).
Winning weight divided by days fished. Length, big-fish, three-bass and Bass Pro Tour formats are left out because they are not comparable.
Billy Joe Wheat, May 2026: Shallow grass in the Piney area, frog and bladed jig
Matthew Rock, September 2025: Main-river channel swings in 25-35 ft with LiveScope, jighead minnow
Tanner Hadden, October 2024: Suspended bass off grass edge in 15 ft in one creek arm, jerkbait and jig
Jeffery Moore, June 2024: Cranking early, then flipping jig and worm in shallow cover and brush
Plan the day
Launching for a Watts Bar Lake tournament
Launch sites used
- Spring City
- Spring City Boat Ramp
Who runs events here
- MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (4)
- Major League Fishing (2)
- Big Crappie Bash (1)
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Tournament gear for fishing on Watts Bar Lake
What tournament anglers carry on weigh-in day. Each links to Amazon; buying through these links pays this site a small commission at no extra cost.
Other lakes
Tournaments near Watts Bar Lake and across Tennessee
Common questions
Watts Bar Lake tournament questions
When is the next fishing tournament on Watts Bar Lake?
The next posted event is the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional (Region 6) on Oct 22–24, 2026, run by Major League Fishing, launching from Spring City Boat Ramp.
How much weight does it take to win a bass tournament on Watts Bar Lake?
In the 3 five-fish events listed here the winner averaged 18.2 lb a day, from 15.7 to 21.9 lb.
Who won the last tournament on Watts Bar Lake?
Billy Joe Wheat won the BFL Volunteer Division event (May 3, 2026) with 21 lb 14 oz.
Where do tournaments launch on Watts Bar Lake?
Recent events used Spring City, Spring City Boat Ramp. Ramps get busy at launch and weigh-in.
Which organizations hold tournaments on Watts Bar Lake?
MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Major League Fishing, Big Crappie Bash.
How do I enter a tournament on Watts Bar Lake?
Through the organizer. Each scheduled event links to its own page with entry fees, rules and the sign-up.
Do I need a Tennessee fishing license to fish a Watts Bar Lake tournament?
Yes, every angler 13 and older needs a valid Tennessee fishing license, plus any permit the lake requires.
How often is this Watts Bar Lake page updated?
Schedules were last checked on 30 September 2026 and results on 8 October 2026. Past events move off the schedule the day after they end.
Every event and result for Watts Bar Lake links to its source.
Schedules and results come from each organizer’s published pages and news reports, linked on each row. Check the event page before you go. Tennessee Fishing Spots is not affiliated with any tournament organization.
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