Tournament News

2023 State Championship August 19 Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign

| July 22, 2023
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.

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2023 National Semi-Final Sept 16-17 Lower Detroit River

| July 22, 2023
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.

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2022 State Championship July 17 Saginaw Bay Bayport UPDATED

| June 3, 2022
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.

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2022 National Semi-Final Sept 17-18 Lake Erie UPDATED

| June 3, 2022
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.

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Membership News

Time to get 2018 club dues in

| November 3, 2017
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.

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TBF of Michigan President’s Meeting Saturday January 9 11:30am

| January 6, 2016
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.

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General Meeting Friday January 8, 2016 6pm

| January 5, 2016
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.

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Presidents Meeting Saturday January 10

| December 23, 2014
Presidents Meeting Saturday January 10

The next TBF of Michigan Presidents’ club representative meeting will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 11am at the Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit. The UFS runs January 8 – 11 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

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Youth News

2019 Jr. State Championship June 9 Lake Ponemah

| January 17, 2019
2019 Jr. State Championship June 9 Lake Ponemah

The 2019 TBF of Michigan Jr. State Championship is Sunday, June 9 on Lake Ponemah.

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Jr. Youth Tournament Format Changed to Team

| January 29, 2018
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.

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2018 Jr. State Championship June 17 Pontiac Lake

| January 22, 2018
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.

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2017 Jr State Championship Rules and Forms

| May 24, 2017
2017 Jr State Championship Rules and Forms

The 2017 TBF of Michigan Jr. State Championship rules, entry form and waiver form have been added to the 2017 TBF of Michigan Jr. State Championship post.

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Photo Galleries

Pictures from 2012 TBF National Championship Bull Shoals

| April 11, 2012
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.

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2008 Northern Division Champions Photos

| December 7, 2011
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!

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Conservation News

MDNR Fisheries Division Meeting at the Ultimate Fishing Show

| December 16, 2016
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.

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2017 MLSC Bass Fishing Outing on May 15

| December 2, 2016
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.

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2nd Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Bass Fishing Outing Win-Win

| August 6, 2016
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.

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New Zealand Mud Snails confirmed in the Au Sable River

| June 9, 2016
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.

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Other Recent Posts

2021 State Championship July 11 Lake St. Clair – Team Format

2021 State Championship July 11 Lake St. Clair – Team Format

| June 23, 2021

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.

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2021 National Semi-Final September 25-26 Lower Detroit River

2021 National Semi-Final September 25-26 Lower Detroit River

| June 23, 2021

The 2021 National Semi-Final between the Michigan Bass Federation and the Ohio will be September 25-26 on the Lower Detroit River.

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2020 State Championship July 19 Lake St. Clair – New Team Format

2020 State Championship July 19 Lake St. Clair – New Team Format

| July 15, 2020

Event canceled due to storms. The 2020 TBF of Michigan State Championship will be Sunday, July 19 at Lake St. Clair – New Team format – launching from Harley Ensign Boater Access Site.

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