Upcoming summer bass tournaments for summer 2026
CALEB PEREZ | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 2 weeks 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.
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