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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Weigh-in: Day 2 at Kissimmee Chain
See the sights from the final weigh-in at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Antunes and Ring rally for Kissimmee Chain victory
With a two-day total of 47 pounds, 12 ounces, the University of Montevallo duo of Trace Antunes and Garrett Ring rallies to take the victory in the first College Series tournament of the season! A 27 pound, 12 ounce, Day 2 bag gives them the edge over the Day 1 leaders by just over a pound at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
On the water action Day 2 at Kissimmee Chain
The action is heating up on the Kissimmee Chain and large Florida bass are hitting the decks! Some teams are going to make a major move today to shoot for the win at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
College: Day 2 takeoff at Kissimmee
See the sights from takeoff and on the water on Day 2 of the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Weigh-in: Day 1 at Kissimmee Chain
Check out photos from the first College Series tournament of the year at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Emmanuel’s Ligon and Fisher rocket into Day 1 lead at Kissimmee Chain
Emmanuel College's Scooter Ligon Jr and Logan Fisher rocket into the Day 1 lead at the Kissimmee Chain with 25 pounds, 15 ounces. Despite cooler temperatures, many big bags crossed the stage at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Day 1 action on Kissimmee Chain
Follow the on the water action from Day 1 of the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops.
2026 College Series commences at Kissimmee Chain
See the sights from takeoff on Day 1 of the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
College: Registration at Kissimmee Chain
Check out photos from registration as the college anglers set their sights on the first event of the season at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kissimmee Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops!
Okeechobee provides promising potential for College Series anglers
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — The largemouth bass in Lake Okeechobee will have the spawn on their minds when the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops Lunkers Trail rolls into town,...
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Top college prospects for 2026
See the prospects to watch during 2026 Bassmaster College Series competition! There will be lots of stories to watch including the race for Bassmaster College All-American presented by HUK.
College Series kicks off 2026 season at Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The 2026 Bassmaster Tournament Trail will kick off at the Kissimmee Chain at a time of year when weather will determine the trajectory of each tournament held on the...
