Attention Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth & College Anglers!
September is here, and with it comes the official start of the
2026-2027 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth tournament season.
This is a busy month across the organization. All four Youth Regions will fish Stop #1 in September, Youth and College registration remains open, and the mandatory Youth Fundraiser will officially launch for each region at its first tournament.
In other words, we are not easing into this season. We are getting right after it.
September 2026 Youth Tournament Lineup
Four regions. Four season openers. Two big tournament weekends.
CENTRAL REGION
Stop #1
Saturday, September 19th
Lake Limestone | #2 Boat Ramp
Details and registration:
https://texasbassnationyouth.org/central-region
NORTHWEST REGION
Stop #1
Saturday, September 19th
Lake Ray Roberts | Isle Du Bois State Park
Details and registration:
https://texasbassnationyouth.org/northwest-region
NORTHEAST REGION
Stop #1
Saturday, September 26th
Lake Fork | Lake Fork Marina
Details and registration:
https://texasbassnationyouth.org/northeast-region
SOUTHEAST REGION
Stop #1
Saturday, September 26th
Sam Rayburn | Cassels Boykin Park
Details and registration:
https://texasbassnationyouth.org/southeast-region
These first tournaments are more than just the beginning of another season. They are the first opportunity for High School and Junior teams to begin building their 2026-2027 Angler of the Year standings, compete for cash payouts, and start working toward qualification for the 2027 Regional and State Championships.
If you have not registered for your region or your first tournament yet, now is the time to get it handled.
Registration Is Still Open for Youth Anglers
Returning anglers and new teams can still join us for the 2026-2027 season.
Youth anglers compete within one or more of our four regions:
Central | Northeast | Northwest | Southeast
Once your Fishing Chaos account is established and your school or club has been activated, you can register for your region and upcoming tournaments.
If you are still getting everything set up, visit the Registration Section of our website for instructions for anglers, Boat Captains, and Club Advisors.
Do not wait until tournament week to discover that an account, waiver, school activation, or Boat Captain registration still needs attention. Get those pieces squared away now so tournament week can be about fishing.
Mandatory Youth Fundraiser Launches at Stop #1
September also marks the beginning of the 2026-2027 Mandatory Youth Fundraiser.
The fundraiser will officially launch for each region at its Stop #1 tournament, which means:
Central Region: Launches September 19
Northwest Region: Launches September 19
Northeast Region: Launches September 26
Southeast Region: Launches September 26
Anglers can prepare ahead of time by creating their Raise 365 account, joining the fundraiser using their regional code, connecting a parent or guardian, and adding the required contacts.
Once your region’s fundraiser launches, it is time to participate.
There is no minimum dollar amount an angler must personally raise. The requirement is participation. Anglers must share with a minimum of 25 eligible contacts and participate fully in the fundraiser, or complete the available Buy Out option. Anglers who do not fulfill the fundraiser requirement or Buy Out option will not be eligible for the 2027 Regional or State Championships.
Funds raised go directly back into Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Youth to help operate our tournaments and provide cash prizes for our young anglers.
Review all fundraiser instructions, regional codes, deadlines, and the Buy Out option here:
http://texasbassnationyouth.org/fundraiser
College Anglers, Registration Is Still Open Too
September may belong to the Youth Division on the tournament calendar, but College Division registration is still open for the 2026-2027 season.
College competition begins later this fall, with Stop #1 scheduled for
Saturday, November 21 at Lake Waco, launching from Twin Bridges Park.
If you are planning to compete this season, there is no reason to wait until November to get your team set up. Complete your College registration, review the current rules and waiver requirements, and get the administrative work out of the way now.
The College Division will compete in four qualifying tournaments followed by the 2027 College State Championship, so September is the perfect time to get your season plans in place.
A New Season Starts Now
For some anglers, September means getting back on familiar water with a familiar teammate. For others, it will be the first time they pull up to a Texas B.A.S.S. Nation tournament ramp.
Either way, everybody starts September with the same thing in front of them: a brand-new season.
Four regional openers are coming. AOY races are about to begin. The fundraiser is launching. Registration remains open. And the road toward the 2027 Regional, State, and National Championships is officially underway.
Get registered. Get your fundraiser account ready. Check your tournament dates. Get the boat ready.
September is here. Let’s go fishing, Texas. 🎣