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Announcing the 2nd Annual Lake Buchanan Big Bass Tournament

Please join us for a weekend of fun, fishing, excitement, competition, and community at stunning Lake Buchanan!   All skill levels are invited to participate in this family-friendly event!  Please note the new dates below!!

Registration Kick-off:  Friday, June 12th at 6 PM 
Reverend Jim's Dam Pub, located at 10605 E. State Highway 29; Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609
**Not included in ticket price.  All are welcome as we sit on the porch overlooking Buchanan Dam and enjoy an evening of fun and great food together!

2nd Annual Bass Fishing Tournament:  Saturday, June 13th
Location:
 Llano County Park on West Lake Buchanan
Official Competition Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Weigh-In and Prizes Awarded at Llano County Park: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Registration for a boat with a maximum of four people is $150, which includes a chance to compete for amazing cash prizes.  For those looking for an extra challenge, don't miss the $20 Big Bass competition.  50% payout goes to the winner, as well as bragging rights for the biggest catch of the day!  Add breakfast and/or lunch options, or bring your own cooler!

Cash Prizes Announcement Coming Soon!

Come cast your line and make a splash at our 2nd Annual Bass Tournament! We can't wait to see you there!
Tournament Rules are listed below under Registration!   You must check-in to weigh in!!  
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​Click below to register for the tournament.  Be sure to pick the option you prefer for the day, including Big Bass, Breakfast, and/or Lunch!
Breakfast is two breakfast tacos of your choice plus unlimited coffee courtesy of AW Taco and The Thirsty Armadillo.  Lunch choices coming soon with your choice of sandwich, chips and refreshments all day long!

Bass Tournament General Ticket

$150.00

One ticket per boat (max 4 people).

Enjoy a day of fun, fishing, competition, and community.

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Big Bass Add-On

$20.00

This is an add-on to your Bass Tournament General Ticket. The Big Bass Winner wins 50% of the Big Bass proceeds! Maximum of four people for Big Bass add-on (four max per boat).

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Big Bass Tournament Add-on Breakfast Ticket

$15.00

Your Breakfast Ticket add-on includes two (2) breakfast tacos of your choice from AW Taco, plus all you can drink coffee from The Thirsty Armadillo.


Your choice of meat with eggs and cheese, plus salsa and/or sour cream on the side!

This is an add-on ticket to the 2nd Annual Bass Tournament General Ticket. One breakfast ticket per person.

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Big Bass Tournament Add-on Lunch Ticket

$20.00

Your choice of one of Binnie Boys Burgers' sandwiches, chips, and a soda, plus all the water you can drink (or need)! This is an add-on ticket to the 2nd Annual Bass Tournament General Ticket. One lunch ticket per person.

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Big Bass Tournament Add-on Combo Breakfast/Lunch Ticket

$30.00

This Combo ticket provides you breakfast and lunch with a little discount thrown in! Your Combo ticket includes two (2) breakfast tacos of your choice from AW Taco, plus all you can drink coffee from The Thirsty Armadillo. Your choice of meat with eggs and cheese, plus salsa and/or sour cream on the side!


It also includes your choice of one of Binnie Boys Burgers' sandwiches, chips, and a soda, plus all the water you can drink (or need)! This is an add-on ticket to the 2nd Annual Bass Tournament General Ticket. One combo ticket covers both breakfast and lunch per person.

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Tournament Rules
Check-in
  • Check in any time Monday, June 8th through Friday, June 12th at the Visitor Center located at 19611 Texas Highway 29 in Buchanan Dam.  Visitor Center is open 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • Check-in is extended from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM at the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Visitor Center on Friday, June 12th.  You can also check-in and grab a bite with us at Reverend Jim's Dam Pub (next door) from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
  • Day-off Check-in on Saturday, June 13th is from 6:00 to 7:00 AM at Llano County Park.
  • You must have a valid fishing license at check-in.

Tournament Rules and Weigh-Ins
  • Honor system starts at 7 AM, anywhere on Lake Buchanan or Inks Lake.
  • All fish must be caught on rod and reel, using artificial lures, and hooked in the mouth only.
  • All fish must be caught between 7 AM and 1:30 PM on Lake Buchanan or Inks Lake only on Saturday, May 2nd.
  • Minimum length of fish is 14 inches.
  • Weigh-ins are at 9 AM, 11 AM and 2 PM.  Any fisherman or angler checked-in may submit fish to be weighed, tallied and released at those times.
  • All fish must be alive at weigh-in.
  • It is unlawful to leave edible game fish or bait taken from public waters to die.  This is a catch and release tournament.
  • We expect all fishermen/anglers to follow Texas Parks and Wildlife fishing regulations.


  • ABOUT
    • Our Purpose and Mission
    • 2026 Board of Directors
    • Board of Directors Application
    • Chamber Bylaws
    • Contact the Chamber
    • Meet with the Executive Director
  • MEMBERS
    • Join The Chamber
    • Chamber Members >
      • Member Spotlights
      • Business Members
      • Individual Members
    • Photo Gallery
  • EVENTS
    • Community Calendar
    • Local and Ongoing Events
    • 2026 Bass Tournament
  • COMMUNITY
    • Weekly Fishing Report
    • Hunting and Fishing Licenses