2025 NBAA and TBF Tournament Events
Here is a list of 2025 key dates for The Bass Federation. April 2-4 — TBF Federation National Championship, Lake Dardenelle, Russellville, AR
Tournament News
2024 MBF State Championship September 15 Lake St. Clair
The 2024 Michigan Bass Federation State Championship will be Sunday, September 15 on Lake St. Clair, launching out of Harley Ensign BAS. It will be a team format (Boater / Co-Angler).
2023 State Championship August 19 Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign
The 2023 Michigan Bass Federation State Championship will be Saturday, August 19 on Lake St. Clair, launching out of Harley Ensign BAS. It will be a team format.
2023 National Semi-Final Sept 16-17 Lower Detroit River
The 2023 Michigan – Ohio District 11 National Semi-Final tournament will be September 16-17 on the Lower Detroit River.
Membership News
MLF Bass Fishing Magazine Printed Edition Ending
Major League Fishing: After more than four decades of publication, the December 2024/January 2025 issue of MLF Bass Fishing magazine will be our final printed edition.
Time to get 2018 club dues in
It’s that time to put your TBF of Michigan club dues together for 2018. TBF of Michigan needs your club members list and dues in by December 31, 2017 to avoid late charges and fees.
TBF of Michigan President’s Meeting Saturday January 9 11:30am
There’s a TBF of Michigan President’s and club meeting scheduled this Saturday, January 9th at the Ultimate Fishing Show starting at 11:30am. The meeting location is to be announced. You can stop by the TBF of Michigan booth for more information.
General Meeting Friday January 8, 2016 6pm
There’s a general TBF of Michigan meeting Friday, January 8th, 2016 at 6pm on Seminar Stage B at the Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi at the Suburban Collection Showplace.
Youth News
Congratulations to TBF Youth Directors
Michigan Bass Federation TBF is excited to see the 2024 Champions of Economic Impact Award go to the TBF High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship and Visit Anderson SC!
2019 Jr. State Championship June 9 Lake Ponemah
The 2019 TBF of Michigan Jr. State Championship is Sunday, June 9 on Lake Ponemah.
Jr. Youth Tournament Format Changed to Team
The Bass Federation, Inc. recently changed the Jr. Youth fishing format from individual to 2-person team. The Junior World Championship will now be a team tournament format running 2 days instead of 1.
2018 Jr. State Championship June 17 Pontiac Lake
The 2018 TBF of Michigan Jr. State Championship is Sunday, June 17 at Pontiac Lake from the state recreation area launch.
Photo Galleries
Pictures from 2012 TBF National Championship Bull Shoals
Pictures from day one of the 2012 TBF Federation National Championship including TBF of Michigan boater Marc Snyder who led the first two days after a huge 20 lbs 5 oz limit of bass on day 1, and co-angler Matt Gray. Snyder finished 4th with a total of 33 pounds after bringing in only 1 bass the final day, but still earned a trip to the BFL All-American. Gray finished in 38th place on the co-angler side.
2008 Northern Division Champions Photos
Images from the 2008 TBF of Michigan state team that won the 2008 TBF Northern Divisional Championship on Lake St. Clair leading wire-to-wire!
Conservation News
MDNR Fisheries Division Meeting at the Ultimate Fishing Show
TBF of Michigan will be hosting a discussion on Michigan bass fishing topics by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 6:30pm at the Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit.
2017 MLSC Bass Fishing Outing on May 15
Our 3rd Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Lake St. Clair bass fishing outing is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2017. We will need boater volunteers to take State Senators, Representatives, staff, MDNR and others fishing for the morning.
2nd Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Bass Fishing Outing Win-Win
Monday, July 11, 2016 TBF of Michigan hosted Michigan Legislators, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Michigan United Conservation Clubs representatives fishing in our 2nd annual Lake St. Clair bass fishing outing.
New Zealand Mud Snails confirmed in the Au Sable River
New Zealand Mud Snails have been discovered in the East Branch of the Au Sable River, just downstream of the Harrietta Hills Trout Farm-Grayling. These invasive snails can spread throughout a river system and damage fisheries.
Other Recent Posts
2022 State Championship July 17 Saginaw Bay Bayport UPDATED
The 2022 Michigan Bass Federation State Championship will be Sunday, July 17 on Saginaw Bay, launching out of Bayshore Marina. It will be a team format. $100 entry/team.
2022 National Semi-Final Sept 17-18 Lake Erie UPDATED
The 2022 Michigan – Ohio District 11 National Semi-Final tournament will be September 17-18 out of Sandusky Bay, Shelby Street Ramp, fishing Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie.
2021 State Championship July 11 Lake St. Clair – Team Format
The 2021 Michigan Bass Federation State Championship will be Sunday, July 11 at Lake St. Clair. Team format. Launching from Harley Ensign Boater Access Site.
