Idaho Bass Federation

06/09/2026

The official rules and entry form for stop #3 of the State Qualifier Series is now available on the website. You can find it here: https://idahobassfederation.com/

If you are a not a The Bass Federation member and you do not have a local bass club that is affiliated, you can find alternate TBF membership opportunities that do not require a club membership. Details are on the website as well.

Couple of administrative notes:

Off limits and no information starts at midnight July 6th.

Official Practice is July 9th and 10th. Off the water by 6 PM on the 10th.

Friday, July 10th:

Registration / Check-in starts at 6:30 PM at The Gateway Marina

Angler meeting starts at 7 PM. Additional details not covered in the official rules will be covered by the tournament director. Attendance is mandatory. If you cannot make this meeting in person, you must designated a representative (a fellow competitor is fine) to represent you and acknowledge you understand the information provided during the meeting.

Competition days are July 11th and 12th.

Hope to see you there.

-Andrew

Dworshak Reservoir is the destination for Idaho's top qualifiers. Fish one of the three qualifier events and earn your spot — the top finishers from each event advance to represent Idaho at the Semi-Finals on September 19–20, 2026.

06/07/2026

Current AOY standings after two events. Who is going to be crowned the State Champion and secure their spot at The Bass Federation National Championships?! One more event to go. Lake CDA July 11-12

06/07/2026

Stop #2 of the Idaho Bass Federation qualifier series is a wrap at Lake Walcott. Anglers battled through windy conditions but were able to bring some nice fish to the scales.

Our newest state team members from the boater division are Dan Dobransky and Dale Taylor and on the co-angler side is Dallon Ruffing and Robert Waldrop.

Thank you to everyone who came out for this event. We're looking forward to the next one at Lake CDA, July 11-12. Two more state team spots in each division are up for grabs.

See you at the next one!

-Andrew

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Day 2 of the Qualifier at Walcott has been cancelled due to the intensity of the forecasted winds for tomorrow.

Final results and pictures will be posted tomorrow.

Thanks - Andrew

06/05/2026

I’m excited for stop number 2 of the Idaho Bass Federation qualifier series at Lake Walcott!

Couple reminders:

Friday- Off the water by 6 pm.

Registration/Check-in starts at 6 at the Walcott Ramp. Please arrive early to get registration completed prior to the meeting.

Meeting starts at 7. If you cannot attend, you must designate a representative on your behalf that will attest to your understanding of the rules.

Please attend if at all possible.

I’m watching the weather and wind forecasts closely and will provide information during the meeting for timelines and potential abbreviated fishing days.

Volunteers: I am severely understaffed for this event. If a few spectators or family members would be willing to help out, I would greatly appreciate it. Please see me after the meeting if interested.

Option Pots are Cash Only at the ramp and are for EACH DAY. $100 each day for boaters, $60 each day for co anglers.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

-Andrew

05/18/2026

Rules and official entry forms are now available for stop #2 of the Idaho State Team Qualifier Series at Lake Walcott, June 6-7.

04/21/2026

Hope to see you all there!!

04/13/2026

Stop number one of the 2026 Idaho Bass Federation qualifier series at CJ Strike Reservoir was a success! Anglers had to adapt to changing weather conditions over this two-day event. A challenging task, to say the least, but it seems a few anglers were able to put some nice fish in the boat.

Here are your final results and photos.

Thank you to all the contestants and volunteers for helping make this event a success!

Special thank you to Derick and Susan Rader for handling the weigh-in! As always, you guys knocked it out of the park!

Thank you to Black sands resort and rv park for being our tournament host and being a continued supporter of our bass fishing community! Extra kudos to the owner Bill for helping one of our stranded anglers on the side of the road with trailer issues.

Congratulations to our first 2026 Idaho Bass Federation State Team selectees! Congratulations! Well done!

Boaters
1. Justin Soppe
2. Sam Marvin

Non-boaters
1. Dallon Hoskins
2. Brian Purtell

These anglers will represent Idaho at District 19 Idaho/Montana regional semifinal event at Dworshak Reservoir September 19-20 and will be looking to qualify to represent Idaho at The Bass Federation National Championship in Spring of 2027.

We will be hosting two more qualifier events this year to round out our state team. They are as follows:

June 6-7, Walcott
July 11-12, Lake Coeur d'Alene

More information and details about these events will be available soon.

See you all at the next one!

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04/09/2026

Last minute updates!

TBF Qualifier #1 CJ Strike April 11-12

Check-in / Registration Friday, April 10th, 5:30-6:55 PM Black Sands Resort Front Lawn. Everyone must check-in, even if you have already paid and submitted your form.

Entry Fee - Boaters: $250 / Non-boater: $125

*Must have a current TBF membership to participate

Cash Only option pots available paid out each day. Big fish and top three bags. Can be paid in the morning prior blast off.

Boater: $20 Big Fish, $80 Big Bag

Non-boater: : $20 Big Fish, $40 Big Bag

Mandatory pre-tournament meeting starts at 7 pm. You must attend or designate someone to attend for you.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me or comment below. Thanks -Andrew