FLORIDA’S PREMIER KAYAK BASS series

Official Qualifying series for the Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship

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Knoxville, Tennessee 2026

Grassroots Passion

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The Florida Bass Nation Kayak Series unites anglers from across the state in pursuit of a championship. From grassroots passion to Florida’s official path to the BASSMASTER Kayak Series Championship, it’s where skill meets opportunity.

Florida’s Premier Kayak Bass Stage

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Your Road to the Championship Starts Here

The top anglers from the series will qualify to represent Florida at the 2026 Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship in Knoxville, Tennessee, where the best from across the country will battle for the Bassmaster Title and to take home a Blue Trophy.

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Young man holding a trophy and a large check for third place at the Bassmaster Kayak Series event in Kissimmee, Florida, February 1-2, 2025.

Sherman Bishop - Lakeland, FL

Chris Mitchell - Cocoa, FL

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2026 Season schedule

NORTH REGION

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Schedule of kayak events for the 2026 Florida Bass Nation Kayak Series South Region, listing dates and lakes from November 1 to June 6. Kayak tournament fishing.

SOUTH REGION