Join the 12th Annual Arlington Bass Classic – Spots Open for April 18

Published on March 05, 2026

By Danica Dodson, Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture

The City of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture Department will host the 12th annual Arlington Bass Classic at Lake Arlington on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Registration is $100 per team (1 or 2 people) and includes Big Bass contest entry. One boat per team. Cash prizes will be given to the top 6 teams for biggest stringer.

The tournament is open to all anglers, however, anglers 17 or under MUST have a parent/guardian authorization on registration form.

Schedule of Events

5:30 - 6:30 am: Check-in (1st Live well check and draw poker chip, 2nd drop boat and park, 3rd come in to pay remaining $80 in cash/tournament meeting)
6:45 am: Pre-tournament meeting at the Richard Simpson Park Pavilion
6:50 am: Participants head to their boats
6:55 am: National Anthem
7:00 am: Tournament starts- boats are released based on random poker chip number drawn
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Weigh in at pavilion
2:30 pm: Tournament ends- boats must be inside buoys or face score penalty
3:00 pm: Weigh-in deadline
3:30 pm: Winners announced at the pavilion

The 2026 Arlington Bass Classic will be limited to 40 teams made up of one or two anglers per team. A $20 payment is required at the time of registration. Participants will need to bring the remaining $80 cash during check-in and purchase a day pass or annual permit if they do not already have one for 2026.

For more information, please contact Nate Pipkin at 817-459-5416 or by email: nathan.pipkin@arlingtontx.gov

Register for the 2026 Arlington Bass Classic