Summer Bass Battles Continue -Tournaments Set for July 12–13 and July 19–20

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.