Coming up
Upcoming Dale Hollow Lake tournaments
Every scheduled event on Dale Hollow 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
Feb 27, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Star Point Resort, Byrdstown
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo
Mar 13, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Star Point Resort, Byrdstown
Toyota Series Championship
Nov 11–13, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Byrdstown
Results
Dale Hollow Lake tournament results
Winners and winning weights from 4 events on Dale Hollow Lake since 2024, newest first. Each row links to the report it came from.
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Big fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26–27, 2025 | Bassmaster Kayak Series at Dale HollowB.A.S.S. Kayak Series | Ewing Minor | 192.75 in (length format) | Big fish: Joshua Sharp 22.25 in | Source |
| Mar 22, 2025 | BFL Mountain Division eventMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Branden Grubb | 21 lb 2 oz | Big fish: Jason Smith 6 lb 12 oz | Source |
| Mar 1, 2025 | BFL Mountain Division openerMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Bryce McDonald | 19 lb 4 oz | Big fish: James Duffy 5 lb 2 oz | Source |
| Apr 9–14, 2024 | Bass Pro Tour Stage ThreeMLF Bass Pro Tour | Jacob Wheeler | 116 lb 6 oz (Championship Round, 39 bass) | Big fish: Drew Gill 5 lb 12 oz smallmouth | Source |
What wins here
What it takes to win on Dale Hollow Lake
Across the 2 five-bass-limit events here, the winner averaged 20.2 lb a day. The heaviest was Branden Grubb at 21.1 lb a day in the BFL Mountain 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.
Ewing Minor, April 2025: Smallmouth on long point in 25 ft, jighead and swimbait
Branden Grubb, March 2025: Prespawn staging areas, forward-facing sonar and jighead minnow
Bryce McDonald, March 2025: Alabama rig on grass, then suspended fish in pockets on swimbait
Jacob Wheeler, April 2024: Main-lake drain with island cluster, forward-facing sonar and jighead minnow
Plan the day
Launching for a Dale Hollow Lake tournament
Launch sites used
- Byrdstown
- Star Point Resort
- Star Point Marina
Who runs events here
- Major League Fishing (3)
- MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (2)
- B.A.S.S. Kayak Series (1)
- MLF Bass Pro Tour (1)
Buy your gear
Tournament gear for fishing on Dale Hollow 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 Dale Hollow Lake and across Tennessee
Common questions
Dale Hollow Lake tournament questions
When is the next fishing tournament on Dale Hollow Lake?
The next posted event is the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo on Feb 27, 2027, run by Major League Fishing, launching from Star Point Resort.
How much weight does it take to win a bass tournament on Dale Hollow Lake?
In the 2 five-fish events listed here the winner averaged 20.2 lb a day, from 19.2 to 21.1 lb.
Who won the last tournament on Dale Hollow Lake?
Ewing Minor won the Bassmaster Kayak Series at Dale Hollow (Apr 26–27, 2025) with 192.75 in (length format).
Where do tournaments launch on Dale Hollow Lake?
Recent events used Byrdstown, Star Point Resort, Star Point Marina. Ramps get busy at launch and weigh-in.
Which organizations hold tournaments on Dale Hollow Lake?
Major League Fishing, MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League, B.A.S.S. Kayak Series, MLF Bass Pro Tour.
How do I enter a tournament on Dale Hollow 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 Dale Hollow Lake tournament?
Yes, every angler 13 and older needs a valid Tennessee fishing license, plus any permit the lake requires.
How often is this Dale Hollow 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 Dale Hollow 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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