Texas B.A.S.S. Nation

Bassmasters’ Creed: I promise to create among my fellow anglers, and the public in general, an awareness of my Chapter’s and Society’s contributions to angling, conservation and outdoor recreation. I will encourage and instruct the youth of my community in the art of bass fishing. I pledge myself to full adherence to all conservation codes and to detect and report any polluter of our nation’s waters.

2026 Team State Championship

Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail
State Championship

Hosted By:

Gun Barrel City & Texas B.A.S.S. Nation

Team Division Title Sponsor

September 09-12, 2026

Team Entry Fee: $250

Lake Athens
Launch & Check-In at @ Lake Athens Bost Ramp
Weigh-In @ Lake Athens Boat Ramp
5401 Marina Dr, Athens, TX 75752

Lake Off Limits: August 30 – September 8

Official Practices Days: Wednesday September 09 – Thursday September 10
Must be off the water by 4:00 pm Thursday

Team Registration & Dinner: Thursday September 10
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: CR Legacy Event Center in Gun Barrel City

Tournament Days: Friday & Saturday
September 11–12, 2026
Safe Light to 3:00 PM
Launch & Check-In at @ Lake Athens Bost Ramp
Weigh-In @ Lake Athens Boat Ramp
5401 Marina Dr, Athens, TX 75752

Tournament Rules

2026 Team State Championship Event Schedule

2026 Team State Championship Flyer

Form W-9

Day 1 Team Results

Day 1 Big Bass Results

Day 2 Team Results

Day 2 Big Bass Results

Overall Team Results

Overall Big Bass Results

2026 Team Division State Champions – Scott Williams & Gary Kaehler

Second Place – Kent Sikes & Joe Smith
Third Place Mason Bryan & Jason Gaston
Fourth Place – Patrick Fairchild & Wyatt Wimberley
Fifth Place – James Penny & Geraldo Cantu
Sixth Place – Steven Caldwell & Craig Rowley
Seventh Place – Brandon Soliz & Joseph Dean
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