Coming up
Upcoming Old Hickory Lake tournaments
Every scheduled event on Old Hickory Lake we have found, soonest first, with the launch site and the organizer’s page for entry and rules.
Major League Fishing event
Oct 28–30, 2026 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville
Results
Old Hickory Lake tournament results
Winners and winning weights from 3 events on Old Hickory Lake since 2024, newest first. Each row links to the report it came from.
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Big fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26–27, 2026 | BFL Music City Division finalMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Clint Knight | 30 lb 8 oz15.2 lb a day | Big fish: Clint Knight 5 lb 3 oz | Source |
| Jun 28, 2025 | BFL Music City Division eventMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Josh Womack | 11 lb 14 oz (3-bass limit) | Big fish: Austin True 5 lb 10 oz | Source |
| Jun 15, 2024 | BFL Music City Division eventMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Robert Timms | 14 lb 11 oz | Big fish: Barry McEntire 5 lb 14 oz (co-angler) | Source |
What wins here
What it takes to win on Old Hickory Lake
Across the 2 five-bass-limit events here, the winner averaged 15.0 lb a day. The heaviest was Clint Knight at 15.2 lb a day in the BFL Music City Division final (September 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.
Clint Knight, September 2026: Hydrilla flats and river-channel edge, bladed jig
Josh Womack, June 2025: Frog on water willow, then flipping main-river wood
Robert Timms, June 2024: Creek-arm point with milfoil, bladed jig
Plan the day
Launching for a Old Hickory Lake tournament
Launch sites used
- Sanders Ferry Park
- Gallatin
Who runs events here
- MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (3)
- Major League Fishing (1)
Buy your gear
Tournament gear for fishing on Old Hickory 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 Old Hickory Lake and across Tennessee
Common questions
Old Hickory Lake tournament questions
When is the next fishing tournament on Old Hickory Lake?
The next posted event is the Major League Fishing event on Oct 28–30, 2026, run by Major League Fishing, launching from Sanders Ferry Park.
How much weight does it take to win a bass tournament on Old Hickory Lake?
In the 2 five-fish events listed here the winner averaged 15.0 lb a day, from 14.7 to 15.2 lb.
Who won the last tournament on Old Hickory Lake?
Clint Knight won the BFL Music City Division final (Sep 26–27, 2026) with 30 lb 8 oz.
Where do tournaments launch on Old Hickory Lake?
Recent events used Sanders Ferry Park, Gallatin. Ramps get busy at launch and weigh-in.
Which organizations hold tournaments on Old Hickory Lake?
MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Major League Fishing.
How do I enter a tournament on Old Hickory 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 Old Hickory Lake tournament?
Yes, every angler 13 and older needs a valid Tennessee fishing license, plus any permit the lake requires.
How often is this Old Hickory 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 Old Hickory 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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