The 2026 B.A.S.S. Nation Regional Championship visits the Mississippi River out of La Crosse, Wis., May 8-10, offering unique and plentiful fishing options.  Anglers will navigate backwaters, wing dams and current-driven main-river channels, where shallow-water power fishing and adaptability are often the keys to success.

Through the B.A.S.S. Nation program, grass-roots anglers have the opportunity to advance from their local clubs to regional championships, then to the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Lowrance. From there, top performers can earn a berth in the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series and the legendary Bassmaster Classic, proving that the dream of going “from the club to the Classic” is alive and well in 2026.

B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier 2026

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B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier 2026

All Ages Fishing Tournament