The Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops recently announced a new two-division format with three tour stops each, which helps meet the booming demand for college teams to compete. There will now be more priority placed on the Bassmaster College Team of the Year standings to qualify for both the National Championship and the College Classic Bracket presented by Lew’s.
Click the links below to find out how to start your own team, to register your team for the Strike King Bassmaster College Series program, or to sign up for an upcoming regional.
2026 Tournament Information
- 2026 College Series Legends Trail at Kissimmee Chain
- 2026 College Series Legends Trail at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- 2026 College Series Legends Trail at Kerr Reservoir
- 2026 College Series Lunkers Trail at Lake Okeechobee
- 2026 College Series Lunkers Trail at Santee Cooper Lakes
- 2026 College Series Lunkers Trail at James River
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