Coming up
Upcoming Pickwick Lake tournaments
Every scheduled event on Pickwick Lake we have found, soonest first, with the launch site and the organizer’s page for entry and rules.
American Fishing Tour National Championship
Oct 7–9, 2026 · American Bass Anglers
Launch: McFarland Park, Florence, AL
Lauderdale County, AL
Toyota Series Championship
Nov 5–7, 2026 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Pickwick Landing State Park, Counce
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo
Feb 20, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Iuka, MS
Tishomingo County, MS
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo
Apr 10, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Iuka, MS
Tishomingo County, MS
Toyota Series
Apr 22–24, 2027 · Major League Fishing
Launch: Florence, AL
Lauderdale County, AL
Results
Pickwick Lake tournament results
Winners and winning weights from 6 events on Pickwick Lake since 2024, newest first. Each row links to the report it came from.
| Date | Event | Winner | Winning weight | Big fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31–Apr 2, 2026 | Toyota Series Central DivisionMLF Toyota Series | Hayden O’Barr | 76 lb 10 oz25.5 lb a day | Big fish: Tallis Morrison 7 lb 4 oz (Day 1 award); O’Barr 7-5 on Day 3 | Source |
| Sep 27–28, 2025 | BFL Mississippi Division finalMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Jackson Mitchell | 44 lb 2 oz22.1 lb a day | Big fish: Chandler Howell 6 lb | Source |
| Apr 12, 2025 | BFL Mississippi Division eventMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Luke Glasgow | 26 lb 10 oz | Big fish: Clayton Ellis 6 lb 12 oz | Source |
| Mar 1, 2025 | BFL Mississippi Division openerMLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Carter Nutt | 29 lb 7 oz | Big fish: Carter Nutt 8 lb 4 oz | Source |
| Feb 6–8, 2025 | Toyota Series Central Division openerMLF Toyota Series | Dylan Nutt | 84 lb 4 oz28.1 lb a day | Big fish: Rodney Keel 9 lb 13 oz (co-angler); Ken Thompson 8 lb 13 oz (pro) | Source |
| Oct 3–5, 2024 | BFL Regional (Region 1)MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League | Matteo Turano | 78 lb 5 oz26.1 lb a day | Big fish: Matt O’Connell 7 lb 8 oz | Source |
What wins here
What it takes to win on Pickwick Lake
Across the 6 five-bass-limit events here, the winner averaged 26.3 lb a day. The heaviest was Carter Nutt at 29.4 lb a day in the BFL Mississippi Division opener (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.
Hayden O’Barr, March 2026: Ran to Bay Springs Reservoir via Tenn-Tom; bladed jig and minnow shallow
Jackson Mitchell, September 2025: Fish moved deeper after cold front, LiveScope with minnow and jerkbait
Luke Glasgow, April 2025: About 15 ft of water, jig, spinnerbait, bladed jig, shaky head
Carter Nutt, March 2025: Main-lake current breaks, Damiki rig and Alabama rig
Dylan Nutt, February 2025: Deeper bars in current, jighead minnows and swimbaits; Pickwick 3-day Series record
Plan the day
Launching for a Pickwick Lake tournament
Launch sites used
- Counce
- McFarland Park
- Pickwick Landing State Park
Who runs events here
- Major League Fishing (5)
- MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (4)
- MLF Toyota Series (2)
- American Bass Anglers (1)
Buy your gear
Tournament gear for fishing on Pickwick 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 Pickwick Lake and across Tennessee
Common questions
Pickwick Lake tournament questions
When is the next fishing tournament on Pickwick Lake?
The next posted event is the Toyota Series Championship on Nov 5–7, 2026, run by Major League Fishing, launching from Pickwick Landing State Park.
How much weight does it take to win a bass tournament on Pickwick Lake?
In the 6 five-fish events listed here the winner averaged 26.3 lb a day, from 22.1 to 29.4 lb.
Who won the last tournament on Pickwick Lake?
Hayden O’Barr won the Toyota Series Central Division (Mar 31–Apr 2, 2026) with 76 lb 10 oz.
Where do tournaments launch on Pickwick Lake?
Recent events used Counce, McFarland Park, Pickwick Landing State Park. Ramps get busy at launch and weigh-in.
Which organizations hold tournaments on Pickwick Lake?
Major League Fishing, MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League, MLF Toyota Series, American Bass Anglers.
How do I enter a tournament on Pickwick 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 Pickwick Lake tournament?
Yes, every angler 13 and older needs a valid Tennessee fishing license, plus any permit the lake requires.
How often is this Pickwick 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 Pickwick 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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