Some of the world’s top competitive bass anglers are coming to Arkansas as the 2026 Black Bass World Championship begins Sunday, September 27, before moving to Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs for a week of international competition.
The 20th Black Bass World Championship will bring teams representing 23 nations to Arkansas, with practice beginning Monday and three days of championship competition scheduled Thursday through Saturday, October 1–3.
USAngling is hosting the international championship in partnership with Visit Hot Springs. Lake Hamilton will serve as the competition venue…