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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame 2026 Nominations Now Open
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is now taking nominations for next year’s class of inductees. Fresh off the 2025 induction ceremony this past September, where three influential members of the bass fishing community were celebrated for their achievements and contributions in the sport. Starting immediately, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has opened the nomination process for the next class of inductees, so any interested person may nominate deserving individuals for consideration in the Hall. To qualify as a nominee, individuals should have made a major impact in the world of bass fishing and brought honor and credit to the sport. Submissions that have been properly made will be accepted on a rolling basis, but in order to be considered for the Class of 2026, these submissions must be completed in full by January 15, 2026. As the time for final selection draws closer, the initial list of nominees will be narrowed down to an official ballot. This will be evaluated by the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Selection Panel, which includes 30 members of the industry and all living Hall of Famers.
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You can find more information about the nomination process on the “Road to Induction” page of the Hall’s website. Additionally, the nomination form is also available on the Hall’s website and can be turned in digitally or physically through the mail. While the length or depth of the submitted materials with the nomination does not determine whether the nomination advances through selection, it does help to let the selectors make a well-informed evaluation.
“We continue to be impressed by the passion and care that the bass fishing community puts into these nominations each year,” said Craig Lamb, Chair of the Board’s Nominations Committee. “The voters always face tough choices, and we are confident that the Selection Panel will again do an outstanding job.”
The Class of 2025 inductees included longtime industry leader Craig Lamb, innovative boat manufacturer Randy Hopper, and influential tackle pioneer William Shakespeare Jr.
“As we head toward the next era of growth for the Hall, we will continue recognizing both the modern leaders of our sport and the foundational figures whose innovations shaped bass fishing,” said incoming 2026 President Bruce Stanton. “Each successful banquet and nomination cycle strengthens our ability to support projects that protect, preserve, and promote the future of bass fishing.”
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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame 2026 Nominations Now Open
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is now taking nominations for next year’s class of inductees. Fresh off the 2025 induction ceremony this past September, where three influential members of the bass fishing community were celebrated for their achievements and contributions in the sport. Starting immediately, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has opened the nomination process for the next class of inductees, so any interested person may nominate deserving individuals for consideration in the Hall. To qualify as a nominee, individuals should have made a major impact in the world of bass fishing and brought honor and credit to the sport. Submissions that have been properly made will be accepted on a rolling basis, but in order to be considered for the Class of 2026, these submissions must be completed in full by January 15, 2026. As the time for final selection draws closer, the initial list of nominees will be narrowed down to an official ballot. This will be evaluated by the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Selection Panel, which includes 30 members of the industry and all living Hall of Famers.
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You can find more information about the nomination process on the “Road to Induction” page of the Hall’s website. Additionally, the nomination form is also available on the Hall’s website and can be turned in digitally or physically through the mail. While the length or depth of the submitted materials with the nomination does not determine whether the nomination advances through selection, it does help to let the selectors make a well-informed evaluation.
“We continue to be impressed by the passion and care that the bass fishing community puts into these nominations each year,” said Craig Lamb, Chair of the Board’s Nominations Committee. “The voters always face tough choices, and we are confident that the Selection Panel will again do an outstanding job.”
The Class of 2025 inductees included longtime industry leader Craig Lamb, innovative boat manufacturer Randy Hopper, and influential tackle pioneer William Shakespeare Jr.
“As we head toward the next era of growth for the Hall, we will continue recognizing both the modern leaders of our sport and the foundational figures whose innovations shaped bass fishing,” said incoming 2026 President Bruce Stanton. “Each successful banquet and nomination cycle strengthens our ability to support projects that protect, preserve, and promote the future of bass fishing.”
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