The Association of Collegiate Anglers is excited to announce the schedule for its 2027 season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. The 2027 schedule will consist of three regular season major events, and the annual National Championship tournament.
Hartwell Slam
April 3-4, 2027
Lake Hartwell – Anderson, SC
Hosted by: Visit Anderson
Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops
May 27-28, 2027
Pickwick Lake – Florence, AL
Hosted by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley
September 18-19, 2027
Kentucky Lake – Henry County & Paris, TN
Hosted by: Henry County Tourism Authority
AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open
October 9-10, 2027
Lake Dardanelle – Russellville, AR
Hosted by: Russellville Tourism
2027 will mark the 22nd season for the Association of Collegiate Anglers. Each event contested on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series features no-entry-fee and no membership. These tournaments are nationally televised, as well as stReam for free 24/7 on Outdoor Action and the collegiate bass fishing series YouTube Channel.
At each tournament in 2027, anglers will be competing for valuable prizes & contingencies, National Championship qualifications, valuable points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, and more. Stay tuned for more exciting news and announcements as we roll out new programs and opportunities for 2027 and beyond.
“We would like to extend a special thanks to our host site partners as we would not be able to have no entry fee events and provide all the meals and services we do at every tournament,” said Wade Middleton, ACA Director and President of CarecoTV. “Their support helps to provide these elite college anglers with a place to visit and compete. The ACA has worked with each of these locations for many years, and they continue to roll out the red carpet for all of the anglers…welcoming them into their communities with open arms.”
Established in 2005, the Association of Collegiate Anglers and the sport of collegiate bass fishing continue to grow. With each new season, the number of anglers participating in events, engaging across social media, and requesting discount codes continues to increase. In 2025, the Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley set a new all-time attendance record with 636 anglers competing in the big bass format tournament on Kentucky Lake.