The Dunnville Bassmasters is a local, non-profit bass fishing club. The club was formed to engage in competitive bass fishing among our members for the purpose of sharing knowledge about the sport, sportsmanship, and fair play on and off the water.
We compete for fun and to improve our skill as bass anglers. The club has both novice and experienced anglers of all ages. All members are willing to help each other and share their knowledge and experience with you.
You will always have someone to fish with; you will have an opportunity to share what the sport has given you with others and promote the sport of bass fishing.
Payouts are awarded after each tournament for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes plus a payout for big bass. The top anglers, based on their accumulated points for the season, are awarded trophies at our annual banquet in the spring.
“B.A.S.S is the Founder and Pioneer of tournament fishing and sets the standards by which all others follow.”
Forty years of experience and investment has made B.A.S.S. the unchallenged leader in tournament fishing. Everything from the best way to maintain the health of captive fish to etiquette on the water was developed through years of experience and research.
The Federation Nation is the largest grassroots organization in the world and the Bassmaster clubs provide an environment of camaraderie, structure, and respect for the environment. There is a place in the Federation for beginners to experienced anglers with aspirations of competing in fishing’s most prestigious event, The Bassmaster Classic.
Be part of a team- become the newest member of the Dunnville Bassmasters!
Whether you fish for fun, are an aspiring or accomplished tournament angler, an educator of our youth, or a steward of our waters there's a place for you in the Dunnville Bassmasters.
You don't even need a boat, just a rod, some tackle, a little passion, and a love for the outdoors with a willingness to learn.
· You will learn the basics of tournament fishing and the techniques and tips from the best anglers on the water.
· Monthly meetings with presentations from professional anglers and product reps.
· Fish club events, from Long Point Bay to the Niagara River, on Canada’s #1 Smallmouth fishery; Lake Erie.
· Get involved with, youth, conservation and community events.
Dunnville Bassmasters Care! Conservation, Community, Youth
Bass populations across Ontario are healthier than ever. This is in no small part due to our federation members, who each year roll up their sleeves and get to work helping to clean our shores, create fish habitat, assists the MNR in tagging, and an array of other initiatives that inch by inch help to improve the condition of our lakes, streams and rivers.
Catch and release is a common practice amongst our club members, whether fishing for fun or during an event fish care is an important aspect of fishing.
The Bassmasters have been involved with Haldimand Norfolk Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Grand River Conservation Authority and other local organizations.
Spending a few hours to help the environment or to make a child smile is well worth the time.
Why Choose B.A.S.S
Exclusive access to more!
· When you join an OBFN chapter you are a member of B.A.S.S.
· You will receive Bassmaster Magazine, the most comprehensive bass fishing magazine available.
· You will also receive BASS Times to keep you up-to-date on all the Federation Nation Tournaments, latest products, and conservation news.
· You will receive exclusive access to the “Bass Insider” website with video’s and insider information from the top tournament pro’s.
· You will be eligible to fish the “Hank Gibson Qualifier” and have a chance to become a member of Team Ontario.
· You will be eligible for Alliance promotions.
Win your Way to the Bassmasters Classic!
Our federation members also have another common interest, tournament fishing. These weekend anglers enjoy fishing small club events as either a boater or non boater. Each year we send competitors to the provincial qualifier tournament on the last weekend of August.
Here Bassmaster club members from across Ontario compete for the top 12 positions that will make up Team Ontario. These anglers will compete against nine other state teams in the Eastern Divisional Tournament each September.
The top individual from each team advances to the BASS Federation National Championship. At this tournament the contenders compete against all others and against the other contenders in their division. The top individual from each division advances to the Bassmasters Classic.