Where Texas Hunting and Fishing Competitions Come to Life
Bass Champs Prep for Lake Fork starts with a clean read on the confirmed schedule, the lake’s slot rule, and the fishing decisions that come with a late-October event on one of Texas’ best-known bass waters. The research identifies the Berkley Big Bass Bass Champs tournament at Lake Fork as scheduled for October 17-18, 2026, a Saturday-Sunday event window listed on the official Bass Champs schedule. With today set … Read the rest
Youth Fishing Day has a new plan for Zavalla-area families: the free REIGN Fishing event is now scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area. The change matters because the event was first listed for Saturday, October 18, 2026, at Cassels-Boykin Park on Lake Sam Rayburn near Zavalla, but low water levels at Sam Rayburn prompted a move to a different … Read the rest
The Bass Champs Championship at Lake Fork has now moved from calendar target to completed major event. Held on October 10–11, 2026, at Lake Fork Marina & Hotel, the two-day team finale capped the Bass Champs Tournament Trail with a format that put rule discipline, fish care, slot-limit awareness, and daily decision-making at the center of the competition.
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The Denius Football Complex gave Texas Longhorns football a new daily operations base after opening in August 2026, closing a project cycle that began with approval in February 2024 and construction in September 2024. For a program competing at the top tier of college football, the facility matters most in practical football terms: controlled practice conditions, upgraded field access, support space, parking, and a setting that can serve both team … Read the rest
As of October 13, 2026, the Redfish Cup Championship is scheduled for November 6 through November 8, 2026, in Port Aransas, giving Texas coastal anglers a clear fall tournament marker after a crowded year of redfish and offshore events. The 2026 Yamaha Bassmaster event presented by Skeeter is set for Port Aransas Fisherman’s Wharf, with daily takeoffs listed for 6:45 a.m. Central Time and weigh-ins scheduled for 2:45 p.m. CT … Read the rest
The King of the Mountain tournament at Eagle Mountain Lake is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, giving North Texas bass teams a clear target date for entry, practice planning, and travel logistics. The All In Tournament Trail listing confirms the event date, West Bay Marina as the takeoff site, morning registration at 5:00 AM, and scales closing at 4:00 PM through All In Tournament Trail. For anglers working … Read the rest
THSBA Lake Sites have become a point of conversation for some Texas high school fishing families, but the public record does not support a confirmed 2026-2027 rule change specifically described as lake site adjustments. As of October 12, 2026, the available research for this report found no credible, verifiable public source showing that the Texas High School Bass Association changed its site-selection rules under that label. What is confirmed is … Read the rest
Sam Rayburn low water is not a side note for tournament anglers right now. It is the starting point for every Fishers of Men practice plan, boat run, and bass decision on the reservoir. As of October 10-11, 2026, Sam Rayburn Reservoir was reported near 153.73 to 153.76 feet mean sea level, about 10.66 feet below its 164.40-foot conservation elevation, and 63.4% full, according to Water Data For Texas. … Read the rest
Texas Fishing Access is getting a timely push through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Habitat and Angler Access Program, better known as HAAP. As of October 10, 2026, the current proposal window remains open, which means eligible public and nonprofit partners still have time to seek support for projects that improve freshwater habitat and shoreline-based fishing opportunities across Texas.
October Bass Tournaments are giving youth and college anglers a packed October 2026 calendar, with Texas teams sorting through venue changes, regional stops, and a national college event that began on October 9. As of October 10, 2026, several events had already started or were scheduled for the same day, while key Texas youth dates remained ahead on October 17 and October 24. The practical story for anglers and families … Read the rest