B.A.S.S. has announced the 2026 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation schedule, giving grassroots anglers a chance to fish their way to the Bassmaster Classic.
The trail kicks off April 10–12 on Cherokee Lake in Jefferson City, Tennessee, followed by Toledo Bend in Louisiana, April 22–24. Anglers then head north to the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin, May 8–10, before wrapping up the regular season July 31–Aug. 2 on Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, New York. The championship location will be announced later.
B.A.S.S. officials say each stop showcases world-class fisheries while giving local communities a boost in tourism. Registration opens in January, with early entry on Jan. 6, 2026.
Through the B.A.S.S. Nation program, club-level anglers can advance to regionals, the national championship, and even the Bassmaster Classic.