Alabama Bass Trail New Team Registration Opens Saturday, August 15, 2026

New Team Registration for the Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) opens Saturday, August 15, giving anglers their next chance to lock in a spot on the highly anticipated 2027 Tournament Series presented by Phoenix Boats.

Priority Registration is underway now through August 14, giving returning teams first access before the field opens to new registrants Saturday. Spots are expected to move fast. The 2026 season sold out in minutes, and with the 2027 season bringing the biggest payouts in ABT Regular Team Trail history, demand is expected to be even higher.

First place at every divisional event now pays $20,000 guaranteed, up $5,000 from 2026, with total per-event payouts climbing to more than $83,400. The season culminates in a two-day Championship on Neely Henry Lake, October 15-16, 2027, with a $50,000 grand prize and $100,000 total championship payout on the line.

Registration is available under the Register tab at www.alabamabasstrail.org. The full 2027 Rules Overview is available at alabamabasstrail.org/2027-rules-overview.

Ms. Kay Donaldson, Director of the Alabama Bass Trail, will go live on social media at 5:15 a.m. CST Saturday, August 15, to cover registration opening in real time. Follow along on Facebook and YouTube @alabamabasstrailtv for live updates as teams secure their place on the trail.

“Every year, this trail proves just how much passion there is for competitive bass fishing in the Southeast with anglers traveling from 12 states to compete. We’re proud to bring anglers the biggest payouts in our history, and we can’t wait to see teams lock in their spot for what’s shaping up to be our best season yet,” said Donaldson.

The Alabama Bass Trail is made possible through the support of Phoenix Boats, AMFirst, Larry Puckett Chevrolet, 13 Fishing, Rapala, VMC, CRUSHCITY, Buffalo Rock, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Jack’s, Garmin, Thompson Tractor Company, PiranhO2, Alabama State Parks, Halo Fishing, Snag Proof, NetBait, Bait Fuel, Alfa Insurance Thomas “ALFA MAN” Shelton, TH Marine Supplies, Power-Pole, Pro Guide Batteries, Yamaha, SCUM FROG, E3 Sports Apparel, FishAlabama.org, Sweet Home Alabama, and Alabama Mountain Lakes.

About Alabama Bass Trail
The Alabama Bass Trail is one of the premier competitive team bass fishing organizations in the Southeast. Now in its 14th season, the ABT Tournament Series presented by Phoenix Boats has generated more than $137 million in economic impact across Alabama since 2014. The ABT is committed to growing the sport of competitive fishing while showcasing Alabama’s world-class fisheries. For schedules, registration, and more information, visit AlabamaBassTrail.org.

The 2026 Alabama Bass Trail Team Series is made possible through partnerships with industry leading brands: Phoenix Boats, AMFirst, Larry Puckett Chevrolet, 13 Fishing, Rapala, VMC, CRUSHCITY, Buffalo Rock, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Jack’s, Garmin, Thompson Tractor Company, Pirnah02, Alabama State Parks, Halo Fishing, Snag Proof, NetBait, Bait Fuel, Alfa Insurance Thomas ALFA MAN Shelton, TH Marine Supplies, Power Pole, Pro Guide Batteries, Yamaha, SCUM FROG, E3 Sports Apparel, FishAlabama.org, Sweet Home Alabama, and Alabama Mountain Lakes.

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