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New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak exists so kayak anglers can enjoy the competitive atmosphere that tournament fishing offers.
Tournament Fact Sheet for 2025 NM Bass Nation Kayak Series
Trail Information:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/503239568603328/
Website- https://www.nmbfn.com/home/nmbn-kayak-series
Entry Fee per Qualifying Event & TourneyX Fee per Qualifying event:
$107 dollars per qualifying event:
$86.28 Entry Fee
$10 Big Bass
Fees Breakdown 6.50 per angler to TourneyX 4.22 PayPal fee
Measuring Devices: Ketch Boards and Yak Attack Board are the only legal boards for NMBNK.
Electric Motors: are permitted for use in NMBNK events. All state rules/laws for motorized kayaks apply. Failure to comply could result in disqualification.
There will be no off-limit period for the seven regular-season events in 2025. The State Championship will have a 15-day off-limits period for both lakes.
Anglers must be able to submit their photos to our tournament submission application. There will be no manual submissions. TourneyX will be the 2025 tournament submission application.
Registration links:
Membership Process
Each Angler must buy a B.A.S.S Membership, and currently the cost is $15 a year.
Bass Nation dues are $30 dollars per angler, per year. If you are in more than one club, these only get paid once per year to your primary club.
To register for NM Bass Nation Kayak please email kayakdirectornm@nmbfn.com with your name, phone number, and Bassmaster membership #.
The Director (Matt Ramey) will reach out to you directly for Bass Nation Dues.
Each angler is required to have an insurance waiver on file with the NMBN.
You can click on this link to complete the waiver now and email to kayakdirectornm@nmbfn.com.
Event Information:
March 29th Santa Rosa - Qualifier 1
Official Practice Period:
March 23rd to March 28th -All time on the waters during official practice and tournament must be done in accordance with kayak regulations explained in NMBNK rules. Competitors must be off the water by 7 PM on Friday and may not enter tournament waters for any reason until the legal launch time for the event. Information gathering and communication rules take effect as well.
Live Captains Meeting via Facebook - Thursday 7pm
Event Information:
Friday: March 28th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends
@ 7 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Saturday: March 29th
Launch: 6:15 Lights Required
First Cast: 6:45 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
#1 Qualifying Event Awards 4:30 PM
Location - Day use Shade Shelter at the top of Boat Ramp
April 25th OH Ivie - Qualifier 2
Official Practice Period:
April 19th through April 24th -All time on the waters during official practice and tournament must be done in accordance with kayak regulations explained in NMBNK rules. Competitors must be off the water by 7 PM on Thursday and may not enter tournament waters for any reason until the legal launch time for the event. Information gathering and communication rules take effect as well.
Live Captains Meeting via Facebook - Wednesday 7 pm
Event Information:
Thursday: April 24th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
@ 7 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Friday: April 25th
Launch: 6:30 Lights Required
First Cast: 7:00 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
#2 Qualifying Event Awards 4:30 PM Elm Creek Restaurant @ OH Ivie
https://www.elmcreekmarina.com/
Lodging - Elm Creek Marina and Campgrounds
Phone: (325) 357-4776
April 26th Colorado City Roadrunner - Qualifier 3
This event is being held in conjunction with the West Texas Kayak Fishing Trail. We greatly appreciate them allowing us to tag along and create a double-dip opportunity.
This means that West Texas Kayak Fishing is hosting a Colorado City Roadrunner tournament, and NMBNK will also host an event but follow the WTKF rules and regulations.
Registration for these events is separate on tourneyX and optional. This means you do not have to fish the WTKF event, but it is encouraged.
NMBNK Event - Following ALL West Texas Kayak Fishing Rules and Event Information. The event information will be updated once WTKF releases its roadrunner event information.
Legal Lakes- J.B. Thomas, Colorado City, Champion, Sweetwater, and Oak Creek.
Live Captains meeting Friday via Facebook. Time TBD
Registration details will be updated once WTKF has determined the logistics for this event.
Tournament Times and Identifies will be released during the live Facebook briefing.
It is the Angler's responsibility to read and abide by all rules and state regulations. Must be present to win.
May 17th Elephant Butte - Qualifier 4
Official Practice Period:
May 10th to May 16th -All time on the waters during official practice and tournament must be done in accordance with kayak regulations explained in NMBNK rules. Competitors must be off the water by 7 PM on Friday and may not enter tournament waters for any reason until the legal launch time for the event. Information gathering and communication rules take effect as well.
Measuring Devices: Ketch Boards and Yak Attack Board are the only legal boards for NMBNK.
Event Information:
Friday: May 16th - 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
Captains Meeting and Board Check- 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. MANDATORY FOR ALL ANGLERS - If an angler cannot make the Friday meeting, please contact me for accommodations.
Location- Elephant Butte Community Center - 313 Rio Grande Circle, Elephant Butte, NM.
Saturday, May 17tth
Launch and First Cast: 6:00 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
Awards 4:30 TBD
Rules that are not allowed for NMBNK anglers are allowed for Zia Anglers.
NO Live Bait All NMBNK fish must be caught on artificial bait only.
NO white bass This is still a black bass-only event, but you can take the photos with an open mouth for submission to both tournaments.
12-inch minimum
All other Zia rules outside the ones I have listed above apply.
June 7th Conchas Lake - Qualifier 5
Official Practice Period:
June 1st through June 6th -All time on the waters during official practice and tournament must be done in accordance with kayak regulations explained in NMBNK rules. Competitors must be off the water by 7 PM on Friday and may not enter tournament waters for any reason until the legal launch time for the event. Information gathering and communication rules take effect as well.
Live Captains Meeting via Facebook - Thursday 7 pm
Event Information:
Friday: June 6th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
@ 7 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Saturday, June 7th
Launch: 5:15 AM Lights Required
First Cast: 5:45 AM
Last Cast: 2:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 3:00 PM Anglers cannot return to tournament waters for any reason.
#5 Qualifying Event Awards 3:30 PM @ 200 Captain Kramer Ln, Conchas, NM 88416
June 8th Conchas Lake - Qualifier 6
Official Practice Period:
June 1st through June 6th -All time on the waters during official practice and tournament must be done in accordance with kayak regulations explained in NMBNK rules. Competitors must be off the water by 7 PM on Friday and may not enter tournament waters for any reason until the legal launch time for the event. Information gathering and communication rules take effect as well.
Must watch the Live Captains meeting from Thursday via Facebook.
Event Information:
Friday: June 6th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
@ 7 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Sunday, June 7th
Launch: 5:15 AM 360 Light Required
First Cast: 5:45 AM
Last Cast: 2:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 3:00 PM
#5 Qualifying Event Awards 3:30 PM @ 200 Captain Kramer Ln, Conchas, NM 88416
July 19th Ute Team Tournament - Qualifier 7
Official Practice Period:
July 13th through July 18th -All time on the waters during official practice and tournament must be done in accordance with kayak regulations explained in NMBNK rules. Competitors must be off the water by 7 PM on Friday and may not enter tournament waters for any reason until the legal launch time for the event. Information gathering and communication rules take effect as well.
Entry Fee per Qualifying Event & TourneyX Fee per Angler. Payout will be 10% of total teams. Minimum two teams paid. No Big Bass Payout
Live Captains Meeting via Facebook - Thursday 7pm
Event Information:
Friday: July 18th
5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
Random Team Draws 7 pm - Location TBD.
Saturday, July 19th,
Legal Launch: 5:15 AM Lights Required
First Cast 5:45 AM
Last Cast: 2:30 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 3:30 PM
Awards: 4:00 PM Annex Bar and Grill, 101 US-54, Logan, NM 88426
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