2026 Chasin' Bass Championship
The Championship is a two-day combined-field event open to qualified anglers from all Chasin' Bass divisions. Weigh-in takes place on both days, and Day 1 weights carry over into Day 2 for the final championship standings.
Championship Information
To qualify for the 2026 Championship, a contestant must have a saved result / completed weigh-in in at least 2 completed regular-season events. Those events may come from the same division or from different Chasin' Bass divisions.
The Championship tournament will be held on October 3rd and 4th on the Mississippi River - Pool 13 in Savanna, Illinois.
This is one combined championship field across all Chasin' Bass divisions. Weigh-in will take place on both days, and cumulative total weight will determine the final standings.
Entry Fees
- $125 for anglers who fished 2 events
- $90 for anglers who fished 3 or 4 events
- $70 for anglers who fished 5 events or more
Day 1 Big Bass: Separate daily award
Day 2 Big Bass: Separate daily award
Qualification
Anglers qualify for Championship Weekend by recording at least 2 saved results in completed regular-season events.
Format
Two-day event. Day 1 weights carry over and are added to Day 2 for the final championship total.
Tracking
Qualification status can be viewed on the Qualification Tracker.
Weekend Schedule
| Day | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Mandatory pre-tournament meeting and drawing for starting positions at 6:30 AM at the ramp site. Takeoff will be at first safe light after the meeting at the directors' discretion. Day 1 weigh-in will follow later that day. |
| Day 2 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Final competition day. Day 2 weigh-in completes the event, and final standings are based on the combined total from both days. |
Site Information
Ramp Site
Savanna City Ramp
1 Main Street
Savanna, IL
The mandatory meeting and boat draw for Championship Weekend will take place at the ramp site.
Lodging
Traveling anglers may want to book early for Championship Weekend. Nearby lodging searches: