STATE CENTRAL | 2026 Bass Fishing

The 2026 IHSA Bass Fishing State Finals, presented by the Illinois Farm Bureau, are set for Friday and Saturday, June 5-6 at Lake Shelbyville in Shelbyville. The 9^th Street Boat Ramp/Damn West Recreation Area will serve as the focal point of the IHSA tourney, with the boat launch and weigh-ins occurring in this area.

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A schedule and links to important state final info can be found below:

---2026 IHSA BASS FISHING STATE FINALS---
Friday & Saturday | June 5-6
Lake Shelbyville | Shelbyville | Lake Map | Directions
Boat Launch/Awards | 9^th Street Boat Ramp/Damn West Recreation Area
IHSA State Central | Boat Launch Order | Results
Minerva Merchandise | Sectionals | State Finals
Download/Order State Final Program | PIP Printing
Local Information | Charleston | Mattoon

---2026 IHSA BASS FISHING STATE FINAL SCHEDULE---
Friday, June 5
5:30 AM | Check-in
7:00 AM | Release of boats
3:00 PM | Boats 1-20 and all Unified Boats return to docks for weigh-in
3:15 PM | Boats 21-40 return to docks for weigh-in
3:30 PM | Boats 41-60 return to docks for weigh-in

Saturday, June 6
5:30 AM | Check-in
7:00 AM | Release of boats
3:00 PM | Boats 41-60 and all Unified Teams return to docks for weigh-in
3:15 PM | Boats 21-40 return to docks for weigh-in
3:30 PM | Boats 1-20 return to docks for weigh-in
4:30 PM | Awards