Coming up
Upcoming South Holston Lake tournaments
Every scheduled event on South Holston Lake we have found, soonest first, with the launch site and the organizer’s page for entry and rules.
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo
Mar 6, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Observation Knob Park, Bristol
Results
South Holston Lake tournament results
Winners and winning weights from 2 events on South Holston Lake since 2025, newest first. Each row links to the report it came from.
What wins here
What it takes to win on South Holston Lake
Across the 2 five-bass-limit events here, the winner averaged 20.8 lb a day. The heaviest was Zachary Francis at 21.4 lb a day in the BFL Volunteer Division event (March 2025).
Winning weight divided by days fished. Length, big-fish, three-bass and Bass Pro Tour formats are left out because they are not comparable.
Zachary Francis, March 2025: Prespawn females in creeks, jighead and soft plastic
Jeremy Gordon, March 2025: Smallmouth around bait schools near spawning areas, jighead minnow; winning fish on last cast
Plan the day
Launching for a South Holston Lake tournament
Launch sites used
- Observation Knob Park
Who runs events here
- MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (2)
- Major League Fishing (1)
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Tournament gear for fishing on South Holston 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.
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Common questions
South Holston Lake tournament questions
When is the next fishing tournament on South Holston Lake?
The next posted event is the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo on Mar 6, 2027, run by Major League Fishing, launching from Observation Knob Park.
How much weight does it take to win a bass tournament on South Holston Lake?
In the 2 five-fish events listed here the winner averaged 20.8 lb a day, from 20.3 to 21.4 lb.
Who won the last tournament on South Holston Lake?
Zachary Francis won the BFL Volunteer Division event (Mar 29, 2025) with 21 lb 6 oz.
Where do tournaments launch on South Holston Lake?
Recent events used Observation Knob Park. Ramps get busy at launch and weigh-in.
Which organizations hold tournaments on South Holston Lake?
MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Major League Fishing.
How do I enter a tournament on South Holston 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 South Holston Lake tournament?
Yes, every angler 13 and older needs a valid Tennessee fishing license, plus any permit the lake requires.
How often is this South Holston 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 South Holston 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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