Registration for the 2026 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Big Bass Tour Opens December 12 at 8am CST

Published on 12-08-2025

Montgomery, Texas – Registration for the 2026 Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Big Bass Tour season will officially open on Friday, December 12th at 8AM CST / 9AM EST, giving anglers their first chance to lock in their 2026 event plans. 

The 2026 season features 11 events across 10 states, showcasing some of the best bass fisheries in the country. From Florida’s trophy-rich Harris Chain to the powerhouse of Chickamauga and the iconic waters of Guntersville and Table Rock, each stop offers a premier opportunity for anglers to compete for significant payouts and prizes. 

The 2026 tour stretches from the deep South to the Midwest, giving anglers access to a diverse mix of fisheries and seasonal patterns. Anglers will have the opportunity to compete on: 
  • Harris Chain of Lakes, Florida: Jan 30 – Feb 1
  • Lake Conroe, Texas: Feb 27 – Mar 1
  • Clarks Hill Lake, Georgia: Mar 13 – 15
  • Table Rock Lake, Missouri: Mar 27 – 29
  • Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia: Apr 17 – 19
  • Lake Murray, South Carolina: Apr 24 – 26
  • Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee: May 15 – 17
  • Upper Mississippi River (La Crosse), Wisconsin: Jul 31 – Aug 2
  • Douglas Lake, Tennessee: Oct 2 – 4
  • Guntersville Lake, Alabama: Oct 9 – 11
  • Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia: Oct 23 – 25

This schedule highlights the Big Bass Tour’s commitment to bringing anglers to the nation’s most respected and productive fisheries year after year.
 
Abu Garcia Early Entry Promotions
As always, anglers who register early will have access to exclusive early-entry promotions from Abu Garcia. At each 2026 event, the first number of anglers to register (as defined on the event page) for two or three days, will receive an Abu Garcia early entry promotional item.

Once the early entry allotment for a specific event is filled, the Abu Garcia promotion for that event will close, but event registration will remain open.

With more than a decade of record participation, premier destinations, and one of the most angler-friendly formats in competitive fishing, the Big Bass Tour continues to be the nation’s leading big-bass tournament series.

Registration opens Friday, December 12 at 8AM CST, and anglers can sign up for any combination of events throughout the 2026 season.
 
Hit the link, pick your lakes, and get ready for another unforgettable year on the water.

https://bigbasstour.com/schedule