American Bass Anglers heads into two weekends filled with summertime competitive events across the American Fishing Tour (AFT), Couples Series (CPL), and Team Series circuits. From deep northern lakes to grass-laden southern reservoirs, anglers will be chasing bass under mid-summer conditions with all-cash payouts at the ramp
Weekend of July 12–13, 2025
American Fishing Tour (AFT)
Saturday, July 12
- Potomac River, MD – Smallwood State Park
Division 11 – Maryland
Tidal river system featuring grass flats, backwater creeks, and hard cover. - Stockton Lake, MO – Old State Park
Division 126 – Missouri Stockton
Ozark fishery known for deep, clear water and offshore structure. - Kissimmee Chain, FL – Lakefront Park
Division 21 – Florida Toho
Big bass country with abundant vegetation and summer feeding activity. - Henderson Bay, NY – Westcott Beach
Division 4 – New York North
A natural bay off Lake Ontario offering smallmouth and largemouth action.
Sunday, July 13
- Potomac River, MD – Smallwood State Park
Division 11 – Maryland
Day two of the tidal challenge on the Potomac. - Kentucky Lake, KY – Port Road
Division 32 – Kentucky Lake
Ledge fishing, offshore structure, and vast open water. - South Watuppa Pond, MA – State Ramp
Division 36 – Massachusetts Central
A weedy northern pond with summer finesse potential. - Onondaga Lake, NY – Ken Lynch Ramp
Division 4 – New York North
A fishery rebounding with healthy bass populations. - Lake Seminole, GA – Big Jim’s Ramp
Division 70 – Georgia Seminole North
Summer patterns on hydrilla mats and river ledges. - Delaware River, PA – Neshaminy Marina
Division 9 – Pennsylvania
Current-driven fishing and urban river challenges.
Couples Series (CPL)
Saturday, July 12
- Lake Guntersville, AL – Waterfront Ramp
Division 7 – Alabama North
One of the South’s top big bass destinations with shallow and offshore options.
Sunday, July 13
- Kentucky Lake, KY – Moors Resort Ramp
Division 8 – Kentucky Lake
Ledges, brush piles, and long summer points dominate the bite.
Team Series
Saturday, July 12
- Wheeler Lake, AL – Ingalls Harbor
Division 1 – Alabama North
A TVA fishery with current breaks and offshore structure. - Lake Erie, OH – Catawba Island State Park
Division 14 – Ohio North
Smallmouth-rich fishery with vast open water and rock piles.
Weekend of July 19–20, 2025
American Fishing Tour (AFT)
Saturday, July 19
- Kaw Lake, OK – Osage Cove
Division 122 – Oklahoma North
A wind-swept reservoir with rocky banks and open water structure. - Chickahominy River, VA – Riverfront Park
Division 13 – Virginia
Cypress-filled river with strong tides and shallow cover. - Lake Guntersville, AL – Goose Pond
Division 29 – Alabama North
Hydrilla edges and deep ledges shine during mid-summer patterns. - Des Plaines/Kankakee River, IL – Big Basin
Division 39 – Illinois North
Shallow water river fishing with flow and hidden ambush points. - Buffumville Lake, MA – State Ramp
Division 5 – Massachusetts
A small, clear lake requiring finesse and precision. - O’Shaughnessy Reservoir, OH – Home Road Ramp
Division 93 – Ohio Central
A Columbus-area reservoir with timber and channel swings.
Sunday, July 20
- Squam Lake, NH – State Ramp
Division 2 – New Hampshire
Clear, rocky lake known for smallmouth and island structure.
Team Series
Saturday, July 19
- Mosquito Lake, OH – Causeway Ramp
Division 14 – Ohio North
A fertile Ohio reservoir with weedy flats and summertime pads.
Also, as a reminder, Registration for both the American Fishing Tour Championship and the American Couples Series Championship will open Monday, July 14 at 8 am.
Championship Link – American Fishing Tour
Championship Link – American Couples Series
About American Bass Anglers
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For more information about the American Couples Series and other series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is dedicated to organizing affordable, local tournaments for weekend anglers while offering opportunities for individual angler advancement. To learn more about American Bass Anglers, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
