The Association of Collegiate Anglers Announces Schedule for 2027 Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series
2027 will mark ACA’s 22nd season hosting no-entry-fee, nationally televised major college fishing events
The Association of Collegiate Anglers is excited to announce the schedule for its 2027 season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. The 2027 schedule will consist of three regular season major events, and the annual National Championship tournament.
Hartwell Slam
April 3-4, 2027
Lake Hartwell – Anderson, SC
Hosted by: Visit Anderson
Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops
May 27-28, 2027
Pickwick Lake – Florence, AL
Hosted by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley
September 18-19, 2027
Kentucky Lake – Henry County & Paris, TN
Hosted by: Henry County Tourism Authority
AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open
October 9-10, 2027
Lake Dardanelle – Russellville, AR
Hosted by: Russellville Tourism
2027 will mark the 22nd season for the Association of Collegiate Anglers. Each event contested on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series features no-entry-fee and no membership. These tournaments are nationally televised, as well as stReam for free 24/7 on Outdoor Action and the collegiate bass fishing series YouTube Channel.
At each tournament in 2027, anglers will be competing for valuable prizes & contingencies, National Championship qualifications, valuable points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, and more. Stay tuned for more exciting news and announcements as we roll out new programs and opportunities for 2027 and beyond.
