Tournament Schedule
PA B.A.S.S. Nation competitive fishing events
NEW RULES IN PLACE FOR 2025
- •Boater Safety Class required for all boaters
- •Nets can now be used
- •Optional Insurance Changes (P.4)
*All anglers should read the rules in their entirety prior to fishing in a PA BASS Nation Event. CLICK HERE to view rules and regulations.
BASS Nation rules are used in all PA Events unless specified otherwise by the Tournament Director or designee.
PA B.A.S.S. NATION EVENTS
Schedule Notice
Schedule may change and the schedule below will be updated to reflect any changes. You can register for the State events online or via a paper form; however, only paper registrations will be accepted for Team Trails.
REMINDER: Registrants must complete the Boater Safety Course to participate in any tournament – no exceptions.
2027 STATE CIRCUIT: Best 3 out of 4
April 3, 2027 Raystown Lake (Seven Points)*
May 15, 2027 Potomac River (Smallwood)
June 12, 2027 Lake Erie (Presque Isle)*
July 17, 2027 Lake Erie (Dunkirk)*
Top Boater and Co qualify for 2028 National Championship
2nd through 9th place in Boater and Co AOY points will qualify for the NE Regional, where the top Boater and Co from PA will advance to the 2028 National Championship. At the regional, the top overall will advance to the National Championship. Ex: if 3 PA anglers finish in the Top 10, all three will advance.
2027 TEAM TRAIL
April 4, 2027 Raystown Lake (Seven Points)*
May 16, 2027 Potomac River (Smallwood)
June 13, 2027 Lake Erie (Presque Isle)*
July 18, 2027 Lake Erie (Dunkirk)*
2027 COLLEGE QUALIFIER
April 4, 2027 Raystown Lake (Seven Points)*
*Pending permit
KAYAK SERIES EVENTS
Kayak Series Registration
Please use our Online Member Registration to become a member of Kayak Series; membership is required to register for Kayak Series events. Visit the Kayak Series page for more information on participation requirements.
To register for individual Kayak Series tournaments, you must also register on TourneyX, where you will pay for tournament registration.
Kayak Anglers Event #1
April 4, 2026
Juniata River
Kayak Anglers Event #2
April 25, 2026
Upper Potomac River
Kayak Anglers Event #3
May 9, 2026
Presque Isle Bay & Lake Erie
Kayak Anglers Event #4
May 23, 2026
Upper Chesapeake Bay
Kayak Anglers #5
June 28, 2026
Shanango River Lake
Kayak Anglers Event #6
July 11, 2026
Susquehanna River
Kayak Anglers State Championship
August 15/16, 2026
Youghiogheny Lake/Youghiogheny River
YOUTH EVENTS
Youth Events
Youth Events is an area of our website used to list upcoming Youth events. Click on the links below (if available) to download more information. If you have an event you would like posted or have any questions, please email Ernie Watkins or call him at 717-315-8951.
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS:
May 24th Mosquito Lake
June 21st Cayuga