The Junior Missouri State Championship and High School Missouri State Championship will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Truman Lake, Sterett Creek Ramp.  This will be a dual event.  Top 10% of teams will advance to your divisions Junior or High School National Championship.  Teams must be a Missouri State resident in order to advance to the National Championship event.

A Big Bass Prize will also be awarded to the top Junior and High School Team.

Schedule:

Friday, May 1

5:00 – 6:00 PM: Sterett Creek Boat Ramp Area ( Registration/Check-in)

6:00 PM:  Rules Meeting

Saturday, May 2

6:00 AM or safe light:  Take-off (Juniors first followed by High School)

1:00 PM Junior Weigh-In

2:00 PM High School Weigh-In

Plaques & Big Bass Prize will be awarded after your weigh-in.

MO-TBF Trail Standings and Plaques will also be awarded after the weigh-in.

Registration:

Team members must have a TBF Youth Membership for the division you fish – $25 per team member.  Tournament entry fees are $0.

Juniors complete the entry form below and email to d.chris.dougan@gmail.com

Juniors > 2026 MO-TBF Youth Trail Entry Form

High School Register at the link below:

High School MO State Championship Registration

Fact Sheets:

Follow links below for the event “Fact Sheets”. Scroll down the page to the Missouri State Championship events.

Juniors

High School

If you have questions contact Chris Dougan at d.chris.dougan@gmail.com, cell phone 314.753.1922

Missouri The Bass Federation kicks off of the spring 2026 High School and Junior Schedule on Saturday, March 7 at Pomme de Terre, Hermitage Ramp with a dual Junior and High School Tournament Trail Event.  Team’s will be competing for Team of the Year Points to earn the opportunity to advance to the 2026 TBF Junior National Championship or SAF/MLF High School National Championship.  On Sunday, March 8 the Juniors will have another Tournament Trail Event competing for Team of the Year points.  The premier event of the weekend will be the High School Division competing in the TBF Student Angler Federation Missouri Open Challenge.   This event is open to all SAF members, from any state.  The top 10 percent of teams will advance directly to the 2026 SAF/MLF High School National Championship at Lake Cumberland.  High School teams competing will also earn points for the MO-TBF High School Trail Team of the Year competition.  This is a team event and anglers must have a TBF High School or Junior Membership for the division you fish.  Annual membership is $25.  Tournament entry fee is $0 (zero).   Teams may compete one day or both days.

Sign up Today!  Earn your team spot to compete in the TBF SAF High School National Championship or Junior World Championship.

Missouri Open Challenge High School Entry link (Missouri Open Challenge only)

Junior High School Entry Form and MO-TBF Youth Trail Entry Form (HS & Juniors)

Junior Anglers complete the MO-TBF Entry Form for both Saturday and Sunday and email to Chris Dougan

High School Anglers complete the MO-TBF Entry Form for Saturday and email to Chris Dougan.  Use the Missouri Open Challenge High School Entry Link to register for Sunday.  You can also use this link to pay for your 2026 Student Angler Federation Membership.

For more information contact Chris Dougan or Scott Massa

2026 MO-TBF Flyer

2026 Missouri The Bass Federation Membership is open!   Memberships available for Junior, High School and Adult Divisions.  Each division has multiple opportunities to advance to your divisions National Championship.  The more anglers that compete the more anglers that can advance.  Join today!  Please follow the link below, complete and submit the form.  We then contact you to provide you additional information for membership.

New Membership Form