Registration Closing May 6th for 2026 ACA Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship at Pickwick Lake
FLORENCE, AL — The Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) is reminding college fishing teams that registration for the 2026 ACA Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops closes on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The championship will be held on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama, on May 21–22.
Teams are encouraged to register now before the Wednesday, May 6th deadline to secure their spot.
Confirmation emails will be sent to registered teams by May 8, 2026.
Event Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 17–20 | Official Practice Days |
| May 19 | Garmin Spy Pole Demos at McFarland Park |
| May 20 | Garmin Demos, Meet & Greet with Sponsors, Dinner & Mandatory Meeting |
| May 21–22 | Championship Tournament Days |
Key Resources
- 📋 Register Here
- 📄 Full Tournament Details
- 📜 2026 ACA Official Rules
- 🎒 Angler Packet
- 📊 Championship Fact Sheet
About the Association of Collegiate Anglers
The Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) is a division of CarecoTV dedicated to growing competitive fishing at the college level. The ACA owns the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series and the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year program, which together represent the largest collegiate fishing series in the country. The series receives media coverage across Discovery Channel, CBS Sports, Bally Sports, and Pursuit Channel, among others.
For more information, visit www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com or email [email protected].
















