Fishing Tournaments
If you plan to hold a competitive fishing tournament on department-managed lands or waters, you are required to obtain a special event permit. This includes tournaments launched from department facilities at state parks, state fishing lakes, or other department properties. You may also be required to pay a fee for the permit, depending on the size of the event and the services required. Please contact the area office, applicable to the event, at least 30 days prior to the tournament date(s) to determine what requirements apply.
Special event permit conditions are listed HERE:
Tournaments that launch from Corps of Engineers Parks or Community Lakes may require a permit or reservation. You should contact the appropriate officials prior to the event for more information about these permits or reservations.
04/12/2025
Silted Water Bass LLC
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 04/12/25 - 04/13/25
Contact: Charles Sheid
Phone No: 402-705-2987
Time: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm
05/03/2025
Hays Bass Anglers
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 05/03/25 - 05/04/25
Contact: Curtis Wachs
Phone No: 785-259-8326
Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Start at safe light.
05/10/2025
Hays Bass Anglers
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Contact: Curtis Wachs
Phone No: 785-259-8326
Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Start at safe light
05/17/2025
Hi Plains Bassmasters
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 05/17/25 - 05/18/25
Contact: Chris Unruh
Phone No: 620-272-7389
Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
06/28/2025
Kansas Walleye Association
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 06/28/25 - 06/29/25
Contact: Shandi Webster
Phone No: 620-899-0222
Time: 5:00 am - 4:00 pm
07/12/2025
Hays Bass Anglers
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Contact: Curtis Wachs
Phone No: 785-259-8326
Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Start at safe light
08/30/2025
All American Kayak Series
Location: Wilson State Park-Launch from any public access area
Type: Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Contact: Joshua Boothe
Phone No: 417-499-1043
Time: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
Please submit your tournament-related messages or questions below to the tournament monitoring coordinator. If you would like to submit your "Kansas Bass Tournament Log," leave a message indicating this and the tournament coordinator will respond with the e-mail address to send your attachment.
You may also call the Pratt Operations Office Division of Fish and Wildlife at (620)-672-5911 for tournament-related questions and information.