BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Forty-five of the top high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2026 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team.
The students were selected for this honor based on their success in bass tournament competition, academic achievement and leadership in conservation and community service.
To be considered for the All-State Fishing Team, a student must have been nominated by a parent, coach, teacher or other school official. Students enrolled in grades 10-12 with a current-year grade point average of 2.5 or higher were eligible.
B.A.S.S. received nearly 250 nominations from across 31 states. From these, judges selected 45 student anglers to make the All-State Fishing Team. Additionally, 44 students received Honorable Mentions recognizing them for their tournament success as well as community service and academic achievement.
“Congratulations to this exceptional group of high school anglers on this well-deserved recognition,” said Glenn Cale, B.A.S.S. tournament manager for the College, High School and Junior series. “These young men and women have demonstrated tremendous dedication, not only through their success on the water, but also through their achievements in the classroom and their commitment to their communities. We are proud to recognize their hard work and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future.”
A second panel of judges will review the nominations of the 45 All-State team members and select the 12 members of the 2026 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. As in All-State judging, criteria include success in high school fishing tournaments, involvement in conservation efforts and other community service activities.
The 12 finalists will be honored on the most prestigious stage in bass fishing at the 2027 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour to be held March 19-21 in Greenville, S.C.
Below is the list of the 45 All-State anglers and 44 Honorable Mentions, in order by state:
Alabama
Mason Martin, Harvest
Brayden Tisdale, Opp
Kendrick Johnson, Bay Minette (Honorable Mention)
Ethan McBrayer, Birmingham (Honorable Mention)
Grant Sheffield, Jackson’s Gap (Honorable Mention)
Wade Spooner, Vestavia Hills (Honorable Mention)
Arkansas
Billy Allison, Hot Springs
Corey Boyd, Quitman
Tristan Hathorn, Springdale (Honorable Mention)
Cole Martin, Little Rock (Honorable Mention)
Nic Sitton, Melbourne (Honorable Mention
California
Ian Ludwig, Corning
Austin Burns, Clovis (Honorable Mention)
Colorado
Owen LePrie, Erie
Florida
Connor Crawford, Crawfordville
Georgia
Carson Thompson, Lavonia
Kason Carden, Canon
Brantley Nixon, Perry (Honorable Mention)
Miles Johnson, St. Simons Island (Honorable Mention)
Illinois
Mya Russell, Salem
Caleb Moore, Orland Hills
Nathan Banach, Essex (Honorable Mention)
Liam Eilermann, Hinckley (Honorable Mention)
Iowa
Ty Timmerman, Cedar Falls
Ethan Timmerman, Cedar Falls
Jack DeJoode, Cedar Falls (Honorable Mention)
Maddox Hanson, Monona (Honorable Mention)
Colton Renshaw, Norwalk (Honorable Mention)
Will Oberhoffer, Asbury (Honorable Mention)
Kansas
Maxwell Rolf, Olathe
Kentucky
Trenton Adkins, Sadieville
Weston Childers, New Haven
Zavian Smith, Somerset (Honorable Mention)
Louisiana
Brandon Clark, Houma
Clint Turrentine, Alexandria
Logan Samaha, Denham Springs (Honorable Mention)
Brooklyn Bossom, Denham Springs (Honorable Mention)
Maine
Jack Naas, Waterville
Nolan Savage, Holden (Honorable Mention)
Massachusetts
Nikolas Foster, Byfield
Michigan
Charlie Schmitt, Clarkston
Collin Balk, Three Rivers
Sullivan Mohlman, Pleasant Lake (Honorable Mention)
Owen Chittenden, Grand Haven (Honorable Mention
Minnesota
Sam Chrest, Ramsey
Ryan Anderson, Blaine
Brady Mattson, Grand Rapids (Honorable Mention)
Reid Johnson, Grand Rapids (Honorable Mention)
Logan Anderson, Lakeville (Honorable Mention)
Gunner Anderson, Lakeville (Honorable Mention)
Mississippi
Kannon Wood, Saucier
Cooper Rouse, D’Iberville (Honorable Mention)
Ryker Reed, D’Iberville (Honorable Mention)
Missouri
Caden Ball, Nixa
William Kuzemka, Springfield
Brodie Scott, Osage Beach (Honorable Mention)
New Hampshire
James Aiden Barkley, Lebanon
New Jersey
Jack Weissenburger, Flemington
New York
Dylan Terrell, Windsor
Parker Terrell, Vestal
Dominic Bianchi, Rush (Honorable Mention)
Julian Polito, Purdys (Honorable Mention)
North Carolina
Kieran Stephenson, Fuquay Varina
Tyler Nelson, Catawba
Levi Stanley, Fuquay Varina (Honorable Mention)
Ohio
Dean Dieball, Toledo
Oklahoma
Weston Bouchikas, Wagoner
Jakob Williams, Mannford
Pennsylvania
Lennon Wann, Mercer (Honorable Mention)
Jordan Foor, Everett (Honorable Mention)
South Carolina
Owen Satterwhite, Laurens
Tennessee
Camdyn Cranfill, Dayton
Wilson Sheppard, Maryville
Rex Reagan, Livingston (Honorable Mention)
Turner Tharpe, Dayton (Honorable Mention)
Harrison Hobbs, Nashville (Honorable Mention)
Maddie Brown, Collinwood (Honorable Mention)
Texas
Brenden Gallier, Orange
Carson Stone, Tuscola
Joshua Adams, Southlake (Honorable Mention)
Benjamin Burke, Crockett (Honorable Mention)
Kane Ross, Hemphill (Honorable Mention)
Remmington Stewart, Boerne (Honorable Mention)
Vermont
Isayah Isham, Monkton
Virginia
Thomas Newman, Gore
Logan Brown, Broadway
Breyen Barnhill, Virginia Beach (Honorable Mention)
West Virginia
Luke Stewart, Procious
Wisconsin
Cole Strop, Ladysmith (Honorable Mention)
