Upcoming summer bass tournaments for summer 2026
CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months, 1 week AGO
A largemouth bass caught at Banks Lake. Banks Lake will be hosting a variety of fishing tournaments held throughout the summer.
COURTESY PHOTO/WDFW WEBSITE
MOSES LAKE — With the fishing season well underway, there are many opportunities around the area to participate in fishing tournaments this summer. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Inland Empire Bass Club shared a few opportunities for anglers to come together this season.
June 13
Northwest Bass – Potholes Reservoir – Open
Columbia Basin Bass Club – Wanapum Reservoir - Members
June 13-14
Columbia River Walleye Anglers Association – Moses Lake - Open
Northend Bass Club – Moses Lake – Members
June 19-21
Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail – Potholes Reservoir - Members
June 20-21
Washington State Student Angler Federation – Banks Lake - Members
Western Bass Club – Moses Lake - Members
June 20-22
Washington State Pond Jumperz – Moses Lake - Members
July 11
NW Bass Stop 3 – Moses Lake – Northwest Bass Open Event Qualifying, sponsored by Nixons Marine.
ABA Washington East – Potholes – ABA Open Event at Mardon Resort
American Bass Association – Potholes Reservoir – Members
July 12
Central Washington Bass Club – Potholes Reservoir - Members
July 11-12
Washington Tiny Boat Nation – Moses Lake – Members
July 18
Columbia Basin Bass Club – Mid-Season – two day club event at Potholes resevoir
July 18-19
Inland Empire Bass Tournament – Moses Lake Pier 4 - Members
Banks Lake Bass Club – Banks Lake - Members
Northend Bass Club – Potholes Reservoir - Open
July 25
Kayak Fishing Northwest – Banks Lake - Members
Washington State Bass Federation – Banks Lake - Open
August 8
Inland Empire Bass - Kids Tournament – Long Lake
August 8-9
Northend Bass Club – Banks Lake – Members
Washington State Student Angler Federation – Moses Lake – Members
August 15-16
Northwest Bassmasters – Potholes Reservoir – Members
Washington Bass Association – Potholes Reservoir - Members
August 22
Inland Empire Bass – Buchanan Bass Battle – Location TBD
Okanogan Valley Bass Club – Banks Lake - Members
August 22-23
Banks Lake Bass Club- Banks Lake - Open
Capital City Bass Club – Potholes Reservoir – Members
Potholes Bass Club – Potholes Reservoir – Members
Anglers can check the BAM Trail and WDFW calendars for more information such as entry fees and rules for each tournament.
ARTICLES BY CALEB PEREZ
Sushik comes full circle ahead of first season at BBCC
MOSES LAKE — The next step in Liana Sushik’s athletic journey has led her to play for the Big Bend Community College Vikings volleyball team this fall after a successful career with the Soap Lake Eagles. Joining the Vikings is something she feels has deepened her love for the sport, she said. “I fell in love with the fact that there’s more than just high school volleyball; there’s another level,” said Sushik. “It’s like a whole new chapter and I’m so excited to see what I have next because there’s a lot that I’ve been through to get here.” Despite her success on the court, Sushik said she didn’t initially start out as an athlete.
Building a community at Desert City Fitness
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata welcomed its newest athletic club earlier this summer with Desert City Fitness setting up along Basin Street. Since their grand opening June 6, the club has worked to become a strong contributor to the community in Ephrata. “We just opened our doors and whoever comes in, that’s how we do it,” said Bryan Boney, owner of Desert City Fitness. Boney, who owns the club alongside his wife Tracy Fillion, decided to open Desert City Fitness to keep himself active after retiring six years ago. Boney said he has invested all his money from retirement into purchasing the property, remodeling and getting the equipment necessary to open his fitness center.
Grid Kids expands opportunities this season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Grid Kids football program is gearing up for the start of its 26th football season this fall. This year, alongside their tackle football program, the Grid Kids have expanded their flag football options. “It’s one of those things that you just don’t really know how well it’s going to go, but right now we’re looking pretty strong,” said Brian Gwinn, the Gird Kids administrator and communications contact. The tackle opportunities remain the same for third through sixth grade with third and fourth graders playing together and fifth and sixth graders separately from the younger players. The format for third and fourth grade will remain at a regular 11-man game, but for fifth and sixth grade there is consideration for moving down to an eight-on-eight format.