Weiss Lake, Center, AL
Hosted by: Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
May 16-23, 2026
Entry Fee: $150 ( Register )
Big Bass $10 per day
Membership: $50 per angler. Exemptions include Life Members, Visiting Directors, and Active Military.
Schedule of Events:
Lake: Weiss Lake, Center AL
Marina/Launch Site: Leesburg Landing at 100 Riverside Street, Leesburg, AL 35983
Off-limits: Midnight May 10th through Safelight May 16th
Official Practice Days: May 16th through May 20th at 3PM CST
Official Tournament Days: May 21, 22, 23
On-Site Registration – 3:00-5:00 pm – Wednesday, May 20th – FEMA Building next to the Town Hall – 215 Industrial Blvd, Leesburg, AL 35983. (DD214 or Military ID will be checked)
Onsite Mandatory Briefing and Dinner: 5:30 pm Wednesday, May 20th – FEMA Building next to the Town Hall – 215 Industrial Blvd, Leesburg, AL 35983
Competition Days:
Thursday, May 21st – Take off at Safelight with a weigh-in at 3pm.
Friday, May 22nd – Take off at safe light with weigh-in at 3pm.
Saturday, May 23 – Take off at safe light with weigh-in at 2pm
Creel Limit: The official length – 15in for Largemouth and 12in for Spotted bass.
License Information: Alabama fishing license required. (Weiss Lake does not have a reciprocal agreement)
Alabama Boater Safety Certificate: Effective October 1, 2024: Nonresidents may operate a vessel upon the waters of this state only after obtaining a valid boater safety certification or vessel operator’s certification issued in his or her home state or country, or after obtaining a Nonresident Alabama Boater Safety Certification upon examination and certification under the same terms and conditions as Alabama residents.
Link to obtain Alabama Safety Certificate: https://www.alea.gov/dps/marine-patrol/boating-education-and-operator-certificationlicense
All boat owners must provide a copy of their insurance declaration noting a minimum of $100,000 liability insurance. Failure to register onsite will result in disqualification. If, for some reason, you will be unable to attend or have changes, please contact American Bass Anglers as soon as possible at (256)232-0406 or email us at info@americanbassanglers.com. Proper military identification must be presented at time of registration. Please read the rules and be aware of them!
