Coming up
Upcoming Douglas Lake tournaments
Every scheduled event on Douglas Lake we have found, soonest first, with the launch site and the organizer’s page for entry and rules.
MLF College Heavy Hitters
Oct 25, 2026 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Dandridge Boat Dock and Ramp, 157 Public Drive, Dandridge
Bill Dance Giant Bass Open
Oct 31–Nov 1, 2026 · Jefferson County Tourism listing
Launch: Dandridge ramp, Dandridge
Results
Douglas Lake tournament results
Winners and winning weights from 2 events on Douglas Lake since 2024, newest first. Each row links to the report it came from.
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Big fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10–11, 2025 | BFL RegionalMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Hunter Bouldin | 30 lb 12 oz15.4 lb a day | Big fish: Tim Smiley 4 lb 15 oz | Source |
| May 11, 2024 | BFL Volunteer Division eventMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Jonathan Dagley | 12 lb 9 oz | Big fish: Jordan Mullins 4 lb 3 oz | Source |
What wins here
What it takes to win on Douglas Lake
Across the 2 five-bass-limit events here, the winner averaged 14.0 lb a day. The heaviest was Hunter Bouldin at 15.4 lb a day in the BFL Regional (October 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.
Hunter Bouldin, October 2025: Topwater early, then jig on brush piles in one cove
Jonathan Dagley, May 2024: Post-spawn fish in shallow flooded brush, slow-rolled bladed jig
Plan the day
Launching for a Douglas Lake tournament
Launch sites used
- Dandridge Boat Dock and Ramp
- Dandridge ramp
Who runs events here
- MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (2)
- Major League Fishing (1)
- Jefferson County Tourism listing (1)
- B.A.S.S. (1)
- Big Bass Tour (1)
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Tournament gear for fishing on Douglas 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 Douglas Lake and across Tennessee
Common questions
Douglas Lake tournament questions
When is the next fishing tournament on Douglas Lake?
The next posted event is the MLF College Heavy Hitters on Oct 25, 2026, run by Major League Fishing, launching from Dandridge Boat Dock and Ramp.
How much weight does it take to win a bass tournament on Douglas Lake?
In the 2 five-fish events listed here the winner averaged 14.0 lb a day, from 12.6 to 15.4 lb.
Who won the last tournament on Douglas Lake?
Hunter Bouldin won the BFL Regional (Oct 10–11, 2025) with 30 lb 12 oz.
Where do tournaments launch on Douglas Lake?
Recent events used Dandridge Boat Dock and Ramp, Dandridge ramp. Ramps get busy at launch and weigh-in.
Which organizations hold tournaments on Douglas Lake?
MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Major League Fishing, Jefferson County Tourism listing, B.A.S.S., Big Bass Tour.
How do I enter a tournament on Douglas 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 Douglas Lake tournament?
Yes, every angler 13 and older needs a valid Tennessee fishing license, plus any permit the lake requires.
How often is this Douglas 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 Douglas 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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