Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing. Most important accomplishments:
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Located inside the Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, MO. Mission statement: The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization dedicated to all anglers, manufacturers and members of the media who further the sport of bass fishing. It is our mission to honor the men and women who have contributed significantly to the sport and industry and thereby increase participation by people of all ag

e groups. Amassed artifacts and memorabilia that will educate people about the birth and evolution of the modern sport of bass fishing.

2. Recognized key individuals, especially including President George H.W. Bush and Johnny Morris, for their remarkable contributions to conservation and fisheries management.

3. For more than 15 years, conducted annual induction banquets celebrating the pioneers and other icons of bass fishing, providing inspiration to countless others in a position to improve and enhance the sport.

08/30/2026

What an honor to have two Bass Fishing Hall of Famers in the booth with us today at the Bassmaster Elite on the St. Lawrence.

Mike Iaconelli fished his final tour level event here this week, and highly respected bass biologist Gene Gilliland worked his final event assuring the live release of tournament caught bass after 12 years with B.A.S.S..

We wish both men a healthy and fun next chapter, and thank them endlessly for their decades of passionate contributions to growing and protecting our sport.

08/25/2026

They're here and they're spectacular! Get your hands on this year's limited edition Legacy Lures from our friends at Pradco Outdoor Brands and lurenet.com. All proceeds from their sales will benefit the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

08/07/2026

A Tribute to a Bass Fishing Legend

Before social media and smartphones, there was Tim Tucker, the iconic BASSMASTER writer whose stories and photos helped bring bass fishing to life for anglers across America.

Bruce Stanton's latest column offers a funny, touching, and personal look at the man many considered the king of bass fishing journalism.

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08/06/2026

The latest news from the HoF

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While in journalism school at the University of Tennessee, we were taught that journalists walked with kings. Some reporters and newsmen covered presidents, prime ministers and actual kings. They didn’t live like them, but they were close to them. In the bass fishing world, some of our journalists...

08/05/2026

2026 Induction Banquet is 50 days away!! Rick Pierce Takahiro Omori / 大森貴洋 Steven P Wells Waterbug Bait Company

07/26/2026

Highly respected bass biologist and Bass Fishing Hall of Famer, Gene Gilliland offers 3 great pieces of advice on how to keep bass alive during the hottest days of the year!

07/18/2026

Wrap up of Hall of Famer sightings

07/17/2026

Party with a Purpose ICAST

07/04/2026

We hold these bass to be catchable…

Okay, maybe not all of them.

But we do hold these truths to be self-evident: America’s love of bass fishing runs deep, and the legends of our sport deserve to be honored for generations to come.

Happy Fourth of July from the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame!

Address

500 W Sunshine Street
Springfield, MO
65807

Telephone

+15015416660

Website

http://www.bassfishinghof.com/

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