About U.S.A. Bassin

Our mission

U.S.A. BASSIN is a family-friendly amateur bass fishing trail for singles, teams, co-ed anglers, and youth anglers who want affordable competitive fishing.

Our vision

U.S.A. BASSIN's vision is to bring affordable, family-friendly amateur bass fishing tournaments to every state across the country.

Our values

Community

We value giving back to each community we partner with by promoting local shops and hotels in the area.

Conservation

We value the conservation of our resources and our sport, and have partnered with Protect The Harvest to help make this possible.

Affordability

We value low membership and tournament fees to keep our trail affordable for anglers of all ages.

Family-friendly

We value a family-friendly atmosphere that promotes togetherness and fun for all those involved.

Fairness

We value a level playing field that keeps competition welcoming, consistent, and fun for everyone involved.

Membership & fees

U.S.A. BASSIN memberships are $30 per adult and free for youth under 18 before August 31 each season. Members can fish any U.S.A. BASSIN tournament, with entry fees starting at $25 for weeknights and $50 per boat or team on weekends.

Compete

Tournaments

U.S.A. BASSIN offers both open and member-only tournaments, giving anglers a flexible way to compete while earning rewards and bigger opportunities.

  • Flexible entry path for open events or compete as a member
  • Special perks open events cannot unlock like Classic Week points
  • More reward moments across additional prizes and awards

Team

USA Bassin Teams

Teams can be one or two anglers. Reach 250 points to qualify for Regionals, with the freedom to fish multiple events and choose your partner if you qualified with different ones.

  • Solo or two-person teams
  • 250-point unlocks Regional eligibility
  • Flexible partner choices for Regionals

Future

Next Generation Teams

Next Generation teams can be an adult-youth duo or two youths. Earn 150 points to qualify for the Classic, or 250-plus points to fish both the Classic and a Regional.

  • Flexible youth-team formats
  • 150-plus points unlocks the Classic
  • 250-plus points unlocks Classic and Regional opportunities

Competitive

Co-Ed Teams

Co-Ed teams can fish male-female events built around both fun and competition. Meet the points mark and qualify for the Co-Ed Classic, plus Regionals at higher thresholds.

  • Dedicated Co-Ed competition category
  • 150-plus points qualifies for the Classic
  • 250-plus points unlocks Classic and Regional events

History

U.S.A BASSIN got its start in 2003 when Indiana firefighter, Kevin Yeary, observed that the fishing industry was lacking affordable and family-friendly tournament trails. As the economy moved through several small recessions, fewer anglers were spending their extra income on competitive fishing. U.S.A. BASSIN was created around a simpler idea: spend less, fish more, and win more.

At the start, the organization had 60 members across three states. By 2005, it reached the 500 mark and operated in five states. Two years later, growth climbed to 1,500 members and 280 events in nine states. That momentum continued through 2009 with more than 3,400 members and over 500 events in 17 states.

U.S.A. BASSIN continues to invite anglers of all experience levels to be part of the excitement. Through local and national partnerships, the trail keeps building more opportunities for anglers to compete, have fun, and win prizes throughout the season.

Become a tournament director

We are always looking for Tournament Directors to hire in new states. Simply fill out the form or send an email to kyeary@ymail.com today.

U.S.A. Bassin

U.S.A. BASSIN

P.O. Box 1126

Bedford, IN 47421

(812) 276-8043

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