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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 2026 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:
$110 dollars per qualifying event:
$90 Entry Fee
$10 Big Bass
$10 TourneyX & PayPal Fee
Measuring Devices: Ketch Boards and Yak Attack Board are the only legal boards for NMBNK.
Motors: are permitted for use in NMBNK events. Two motors may be mounted, only one shall be used at a time. All state rules for motorized kayaks apply. Failure to comply could result in disqualification.
There will be no off-limit period for the regular-season events in 2026. Official Practice will be one week before each regular-season event. This means anglers must follow all NMBNK rules and regulations within that time.
Anglers must be able to submit their photos to our tournament submission application. There will be no manual submissions. TourneyX will be the 2026 tournament submission application.
Membership Process
Each Angler must buy a B.A.S.S Membership
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 rcastellese@live.com your name, phone number, and Bassmaster membership # and he will reach out to you to collect Bass Nation Dues.
Each angler is required to have an waiver on file with the NMBNK.
Event Information: TourneyX information will supersede the information below if there are any discrepancies or changes.
Mar 21st Conchas - Qualifier 1
Official Practice Period:
Mar 13th through Mar 20th -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: Mar 20th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
@ 7 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Saturday: Mar 21st
Launch: 6:30 Lights Required
First Cast: 7:00 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
Event Awards 4:30 PM
Location – Army Corp Group Picnic Area
Apr 11th Avalon/Brantley/Pecos River - Qualifier 2
Official Practice Period:
Apr 3rd to Apr 10th -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: Apr 10th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends
@ 7 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Saturday: Apr 11th
Launch: 6:15 Lights Required
First Cast: 6:45 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
Event Awards 4:30 PM
Location – Carlsbad Beach Boat Ramp
April 25th Lake Brownwood, TX - Qualifier 3
Official Practice Period:
All time on the waters during official practice and tournament must be done in accordance with West Texas Kayak (WTK)/Texas Bass Nation Kayak (TBNK) rules.
Live Captains Meeting via Facebook - TBD By WTK/TBNK
Event Information: TBD By WTK/TBNK
May 17th Elephant Butte State Championship - Qualifier 4
Official Practice Period:
May 8th 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. May 16th Competitors are allowed to follow ZIA Tournament rules if they compete in that tournament. Competitors must be off the water by 7 PM on Saturday 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 15th - 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 about accommodation.
Location- Elephant Butte Community Center - 313 Rio Grande Circle, Elephant Butte, NM.
Sunday, May 17tth
Launch 5:30 AM
First Cast: 6:00 AM
Last Cast: 2:30PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 3:30 PM
Event Awards 4:00
Location: TBD
Rules that are not allowed for NMBNK anglers that 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, 12-inch minimum
June 6th Navajo Dam - Qualifier 5
Official Practice Period:
May 29th through June 5th -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 5th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
@ 7 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Saturday, June 6th
Launch: 5:15 AM Lights Required
First Cast: 5:45 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
Event Awards: 4:30 PM
Location - TBD
July 18th Conchas Lake Night Tournament
Official Practice Period:
June 10th through June 17th -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
Friday: July 17th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
@ 7 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Saturday: July 18th
Launch/First Cast: 6:00 PM
360 Light Required by 8:00 pm
Last Cast: 12:00 AM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 1:00 AM
Event Awards: TBD
Location: TBD
Aug 15th Ute Team Tournament
Official Practice Period:
Aug 7th through July 14th -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: Aug 14th
5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends:
Random Team Draws 7 pm - Location TBD.
Saturday, Aug 15th
Legal Launch: 5:15 AM Lights Required
First Cast 5:45 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
Awards: 4:30 PM Annex Bar and Grill, 101 US-54, Logan, NM 88426
Sept 26th & 27th Ute & Conchas NMBNK Classic Championship
Off Limits Period: Aug 28th-Sept 20th
No Fishing, No bank fishing, No fishing from a boat and no outside information for Ute and Conchas. DO NOT have a conversation with anyone about fishing or lake conditions. If asked about the lake, kindly let that person know you are in a tournament and cannot talk about lake details.
Official Practice Period: Sept 21st to Sept 25th
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 5 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.
Captains Meeting: Annex Bar and Grill, 101 US-54, Logan, NM 88426 - Friday 6pm
Event Information:
Friday: Sept 25th
@ 5 PM Event Registration on TourneyX Ends
@ 5 PM All Anglers Must Be OFF the Water
Saturday: Feb 26th Ute
Launch: 6:15 Lights Required
First Cast: 6:45 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
Sunday: Feb 27th Conchas
Launch: 6:15 Lights Required
First Cast: 6:45 AM
Last Cast: 3:00 PM
Off the water/Photo submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
Event Awards 4:30 PM
Location: Army Corp Park
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