Join the club
Soo Bass Masters welcomes anglers of all experience levels. Whether you run a boat or want to fish as a non-boater, there's a spot for you.
Why join
What you get
Fish real tournaments
Compete in club tournaments across South Dakota — boaters and non-boaters both welcome.
Angler of the Year race
Earn points all season in separate Boater and Non-Boater standings.
B.A.S.S. Nation
Membership ties into the South Dakota B.A.S.S. Nation Trail and its events.
Learn the water
Share patterns and spots with a friendly crew that knows the region's lakes.
2026 season
Dues
Club dues
$10/year
That's all it takes to be a Soo Bass Masters member and fish our club tournaments.
With B.A.S.S. Nation
$70/year
To fish the South Dakota B.A.S.S. Nation Trail you must also be a member of B.A.S.S., which adds the state and national dues:
- Club$10
- State$30
- Nation$30
State dues should be submitted before the end of the year.
To join or pay dues, send us a message and we'll get you set up with the details and payment.
How the season runs
What to expect
We fish an angler / co-angler format. A boater (angler) and a non-boater (co-angler) are paired by a draw to share a boat, but each fishes their own five-fish limit and is scored in their own division — boaters against boaters, non-boaters against non-boaters. The lake is chosen by member vote roughly two weeks out.
Points accumulate across the season toward separate Boater and Non-Boater Angler of the Year titles. Many members also fish the South Dakota B.A.S.S. Nation Trail events.
We meet regularly in the Brandon area — contact us for the next meeting time and place.