Tournament fishing: is an organized competition among anglers. Fishing tournaments typically take place as a series of competitive events around or on a clearly defined body of water with specific rules applying to each event. 

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Indiana Tournaments

High School Fishing

High school fishing is one of the fastest growing youth related programs in the United States. High school Tournaments allow students to form clubs and represent their high school competing against other schools. Click below to learn more about High School Fishing; How to join a club, How to create a club, tournament schedule and more! 

College Fishing

Collegiate fishing started right here in Indiana! Indiana University and Purdue University were the first two college fishing clubs in the country and the first to compete in an intercollegiate fishing event in 1982, The Ole Minnow Bucket Tournament. Today, there are thousands of college anglers around the country competing in numerous events for bragging rights, prizes, and even a shot at going Pro! Click the link below for more info as well as schedules and more! 

College Fishing

Team Tournaments

Team tournaments allow anglers to partner up and compete together against other teams. Indiana has a wide range of team tournaments and circuits. Grab a friend and compete against others! Click the link below to learn more about team tournament offerings in Indiana!

Team Tournaments

Pro-Am Tournaments

Pro-Am tournaments are events that feature a structure consisting of a Pro-Angler and a Co-Angler. The Pro-Angler competes out of their own boat against the other pros while paired up with a Co-Angler who is competing against the other Co-Anglers separate from the Pro side. This allows anglers without boats to get involved in tournaments! Click below for information on Pro-Am styled tournaments offered in Indiana! 

Pro-Am Tournaments

Club Fishing

How it all started. Form or join a club of other anglers to compete against each other! Club tournaments are a great way for anyone to get into tournament fishing. Compete against members of your club to form a Top 8 team that will go on to compete against the other clubs in the state to form a State Team. The Indiana Bass Federation and Indiana B.A.S.S. Nation both offer Top 8 Club events and possibilities of advancing beyond the state level. 

Club Fishing Info
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Tournament & Circuits

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Hoosier Open Tournaments
Hoosier Open Tournaments

Team Tournament & Seniors Trail. $200 Entry per event. Director: Jeff Rude Phone: 765-457-3636 Team Schedule: 3-19 Patoka Lake 4-23 Monroe 6-04 Tanners Creek 7-16 Rocky Pt 8-13 Monroe 9-24 Rocky Pt 10-14 Patoka (Classic)

Fishers of Men North
Fishers of Men North

Team Series & Legacy Series Directors: Fred Lynn (317)281-1125 Steve Neal (765)366-5535 Team Series: Membership per Angler - $40 Entry Fee Per Team - $150 April 15 - Geist May 6 - Morse June 10 - Glen Flint July 15 - Lake Shafer August 12 - Raccoon November 4 - Lake Shafer Legacy: Membership Per Angler - $30 Entry Fee Per Team - $80 April 29 - Shafer May 20 - Waveland June 3 - Lemon November 4 - Shafer

Angler's Dream
Angler's Dream

Team and Singles Bass Tournaments Membership fee per angler - $40 Entry Fee per event - $140 Angler's Dream offers numerous tournaments in different locations or divisions that can qualify for it's Tournament of Champions - $10,000 First Prize. Click the link for more information and schedules.

IBF Invitational Trail
IBF Invitational Trail

Indiana Bass Federation Invitational Trail Director: Craig Scholle (513) 543-2187 Angler and Co-Angler Structure Entry Fees: Angler-$150 ~ Co-Angler-$75 March 26 - Patoka May 21 - Brookville June 11 - Monroe July 9 - Tanners Creek August 20 - Rocky Point October 1 - Patoka IBF Club Membership Required or $10 Fee. Link below for more information!

IBF Top 8s
IBF Top 8s

Indiana Bass Federation Top 8 Qualifier Tournaments. Qualify for the State Finals to compete for a spot on the State Team for the IBF. Tournaments Zone 1 May 20-21 - Wawasee (District 1&2) April 29-30 - James (District 3&4) Zone 2 April 29-30 - Patoka (District 5&6) Zone 3 April 29-30 - Geist/Morse (District 7) May 6-7 - Brookville (District 8) Zone 4 April 29-30 - Rocky Pt. (Districts 9&10) State Tournament July 22-23 - Wawasee More Info at link below

BASS Team Trail
BASS Team Trail

Bassmaster Team Championship Trail Director: Chip Swindell (260) 307-3389 March 18 - Patoka April 22 - Jeffersonville, Ohio River May 20 - Geist June 18 - Wawasee

Indy League Fishing
Indy League Fishing

Major League Fishing Format Tournaments! New exciting way to fish! ILF offers several different circuits all styled after the MLF style. Kahlo Series: Entry - $250 (more info at link) ILF/Ohio Open: Entry - $200 May 20 - Indian Lake ILF Ohio High School Challenge: June 17 - Clear Fork Reservoir Many more exciting series! Check out their website for more information and to get into league fishing!

IBN High School
IBN High School

Indiana B.A.S.S. Nation High School Director: Troy Gorham (317)435-2130 Contact: mhsbass@gmail.com ​ ​ Schedule:  Date              Location April 9            Morse April 23          Brookville May 7             Geist May 21           Monroe July 9              Raccoon (State)

Cataract Tuesday Nighters
Cataract Tuesday Nighters

Cataract Lake Tuesday Night Tournaments. Director: Marc Fishburn (812)821-3368 Location: Cunot Boat Ramp Time: 5:30-9:30 (Registration at 5) Entry Fee Per Boat: $30 Big Bass Per Boat: $10 100% Payback

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