LAKE OF THE OZARKS | APRIL 18-19, 2026
2026 SPRING BIG BASS BASH AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS, PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
2026 BIG BASS BASH REMAINING EVENTS
GRAND LAKE, OK
June 6-7, 2026
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO
20th Anniversary Event
October 3-4, 2026
KYLE SWERCZEK SMASHES A 6.71 LB. BASS TO WIN THE 2026 SPRING BASH AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS
$100,000 GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Jared Russell hammers a 6.63 lb. giant to land 2nd place overall and a $20,000 PAYDAY!
Kirk Fischer lands a 6.59 lb. tank to take 3rd place overall and a $10,000 PAYDAY!
Darren Schenherr takes 4th place overall and a $5,000 PAYDAY with his 6.49 lb. bass!
Valerie Craft hooks a 4.44 lb. bass to win the Ladies Bonus Payout...$1,000!
3.76 Exact Weight Winners, sponsored by Dobb's Tire & Auto Centers & Continental Tires
4.09 Exact Weight Winners - In Memory of Bassing Bob Bueltmann, from his son Rob Bueltmann.
3.16 Exact Weight Winners, sponsored by Justin Swast, Land Agent with Trophy Properties & Auction
3.23 Exact Weight Winners, sponsored by The Aquatic Cowboy Dive Co - Booker DeRousse
Phoenix Boat Drawing: 2026 Phoenix 818 Pro
2026 Phoenix 818 Pro with Mercury 150 Pro XS ($45,000 Retail Value)
Winner: David Shaw of Smithville, MO (was not present at awards ceremony)
Exact Weight Winners
$500: Carter Lochmann – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Kyle Boeser – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Robert McFarland – 3.00 lbs.
$500: David Short – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Michael Newhouse – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Mike Cucchi – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Dustin Maxwell – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Brian Kettler – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Sam Hogan – 4.00 lbs.
$500: Andy Duncan – 3.00 lbs.
$500: Homer Bosley – 4.00 lbs.
$500: Brett Hurst – 4.00 lbs.
$500: Tim Terrell – 3.00 lbs.
$500: David Stout – 3.00 lbs.
Big Bass Bash - Bonus T-Shirt Winners
$150: David Hudkins
$150: Ken Hunt
$150: Filbert Labitad
$150: Kyle Swerczek
Hope House Food Drive Drawing
$2,500 – Michael Villani
Early Bird Winners
$500: Tyler Pohle – Eldon, MO
$500: Michael Suedkamp – Hillsboro, MO
$500: Johnathan Carp – Fredericktown, MO
$500: Mark Yarbrough – Park Hills, MO
$500: Robert Brinkley – Climax Springs, MO
$500: Gaylord Compton – Warrenton, MO
$500: Shea Burke – Caruthersville, MO
$500: Bryce Peters – Quincy, IL
$500: Tim Suggett – Tebbetta, MO
$500: Ben Moore – Belgrade, MO
$500: Larry Trapp – Seymour, MO
$500: Daniel Porte – Fenton, MO
Photo Gallery
Tournament Results
Total Paid Out (Cash & Prizes)
Top 4 Overall Payouts: $135,000
Bi-Hourly Payouts: $144,000
Phoenix Draw Boat: $45,000
Early Bird Drawing: $6,000
Exact Weight Payouts: $7,000
Dobb’s Tire Exact Weight: $2,800
3.16 lb. Exact Weight: $2,000
3.23 lb. Exact Weight: $1,000
4.09 lb. Exact Weight: $1,000
Ladies Bonus Payouts: $1,750
Bonus T-Shirt Payouts: $600
Kid’s Division: $1,800
Hope House Drawing: $2,500
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Total Paid Out in Cash & Prizes: $350,450
Thank you to all of the anglers that participated in the 2026 Dobb’s Tire & Auto Centers Spring Big Bass Bash, presented by Fitz Fishing Tackle & Supplies, and to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters that help make this event possible. Please support those that support the Big Bass Bash.
Event Title Sponsor
DOBB’S TIRE & AUTO CENTERS
Event Presenting Sponsor
FITZ FISHING TACKLE & SUPPLIES
Official Boat of the Big Bass Bash
PHOENIX BOATS
Local & State Partners
MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM
LAKE OF THE OZARKS CVB
Aftco, Reinhold Electric, American Standard Fiberglass, Ozark Bait & Tackle, Matt Glover Fish Replicas, KGB Swimbaits, Pro Guide Batteries, Sunline, Bad Boy Mowers, HuxCo Construction, Bassing Bob, Trophy Properties & Auction: Land Agent – Justin Swast, E-Factor Lures, Vinyl Images, BaitCave Customs, Gamakatsu, Fitz Fishing, Anglers Port Marine, Lake Ozarks Dumpster Rental, DA Films, Lake Expo, LakeTV, Concord Village Lions Club, BeatDown Outdoors
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Marina and the State Parks Department
Thanks to our Host Lodging & Weigh-In Stations
