Next meeting October 15, 2025 on "Zoom", 7:30 pm.

Southern Tier Bassmasters was officially "born" on February 11th, 1998. A dedicated group of eleven tournament fishermen and women decided to start something new in the heart of New York's southern tier to serve the communities in which we live and the youth in these communities.

As sportsmen and women, we support the ideals of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and the New York State B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation.

We extend an open invitation for anyone to join us. A boat and experience are NOT NECESSARY!



Carey finishes the season on a high note at the Niagara river.

Niagara Falls, NY, September 20, 2025 - The Southern Tier Bassmasters finished their points qualifying season on the upper Niagara river/Lake Erie. Contestants were allowed onto the main lake if weather conditions allowed. Launching out of Griffon park near Niagara Falls it is a healthy run of around 25 to 30 miles to get to the lake. Some made the run while others stayed in the confines of the river.

John Carey topped the field with a five-fish limit of smallmouth bass tipping the scales at 18.79 lbs, anchored by a 4.11 lb. lunker. Carey bookmarked the 2025 season with wins on Keuka lake and then on the Niagara. Good job and congratulations!

Finishing in second place was James Levendowski with his limit of smallmouth tipping the scales at 18.63 lbs. He also weighed the tournament lunker at 4.94 lb s..

Third place went to Ted Barth. His sack went for 17.63 lbs. His anchor fish weighed in at 4.55 lbs.

Rounding out the top four places was Charles Prince with a limit of bass checking in at 16.10 lbs. His biggest fish weighed 3.90 lbs.

Congratulations to all the winners!

We will have three more events in 2025. These are all open to the public. Check our tournament page for locations and times.

2025 Tournaments
(dates are tentative)

6/21
Keuka Lake
(points)
6/28 Honeoye Lake (OPEN) 

7/5

Conesus Lake (OPEN)

7/19

Lamoka/Waneta
(points)
8/9-8/10
Honeoye Lake
(Club Classic)
8/30 Seneca Lake
(points)
9/20
Upper Niagara River
(points)
10/4
Honeoye Lake (OPEN)
10/11 Keuka Lake
(OPEN)
10/18
Conesus Lake (OPEN)

 


2025 Meeting
Schedule
(all meetings are Zoom)

Jan. 29- 7:00 pm
Feb. 12- 7:00 pm
Mar. 12 - 7:00 pm

Apr. 9- 7:00 pm

May 21- 7:00 pm

Jun. 18 - 7:00 pm
No meeting in July
No meeting in August
Sep. 3- 7:00 pm
Oct. 15- 7:00 pm
Nov. 19 - 7:00 pm
Dec. 10 - 7:00 pm

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