Coming up
Upcoming Lake Barkley tournaments
Every scheduled event on Lake Barkley we have found, soonest first, with the launch site and the organizer’s page for entry and rules.
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional
Oct 15–17, 2026 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Calvert City, KY
Marshall County, KY
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo
Mar 20, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Paris Landing State Park, Buchanan
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo
May 15, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Paris Landing State Park, Buchanan
Bass Pro Tour Heavy Hitters
May 22–27, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Calvert City, KY
Marshall County, KY
Plan the day
Launching for a Lake Barkley tournament
Launch sites used
- Paris Landing State Park
Who runs events here
- Major League Fishing (4)
Buy your gear
Tournament gear for fishing on Lake Barkley
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 Lake Barkley and across Tennessee
Common questions
Lake Barkley tournament questions
When is the next fishing tournament on Lake Barkley?
The next posted event is the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo on Mar 20, 2027, run by Major League Fishing, launching from Paris Landing State Park.
Where do tournaments launch on Lake Barkley?
Recent events used Paris Landing State Park. Ramps get busy at launch and weigh-in.
Which organizations hold tournaments on Lake Barkley?
Major League Fishing.
How do I enter a tournament on Lake Barkley?
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 Lake Barkley tournament?
Yes, every angler 13 and older needs a valid Tennessee fishing license, plus any permit the lake requires. Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley events launching in Kentucky need a Kentucky license or a reciprocal one; check the event rules.
How often is this Lake Barkley 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 Lake Barkley 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.
Keep going
More Tennessee water, and who fishes it
Every guide and charter on this site is listed by the water they run, so you can call the captain direct. Licences, limits and the state record list are one click away too.
Know a tournament that is not listed?
Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page or schedule. Weekly and monthly ones only need to go in once. If that page shows the name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
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