Susquehanna Bass Association
The Susquehanna Bass Association is a bass club based in Oneonta, NY. We have approximately 70 members from across the central New York region. The club was formed in 1987, and fishes regular bass tournaments every week or two from June through the end of October. We fish in two-person teams, usually with a five-fish limit.
If you are interested in joining, call Vic: (607) 432-5262 or Frank (607) 432-7553 (days) or email bassguide@outlook.com
Latest news
The final regular season tournament of 2025 was held on Otsego Lake, October 5. Twenty one teams competed on a beautiful fall day with warm temperatures, lots of sunshine and not too much wind. Fishing was a little slow for many, with only 13 five-fish limits weighed in. The team of Jim and Jimmy O'Brien took first place with a mix of largemouths and smallmouths weighing 18.58 lb, including the 4.05 lb big smallie of the day.
See results and standings for more details.
The last tournament of the year will be the Art and Nate VanSteenburg Memorial Classic, October 18 and 19. First day will be on Otsego Lake and the second day will be on Canadarago Lake. Remember that you must have fished six regular-season tournaments to qualify for the Classic.
Winners Jimmy and Jim O'Brien
Angler of the Year, 2025
Sponsored by Quick Marine & Power Sports
Congratulations to Kevin McGibney, Susquehanna Bass Association Angler of the Year for 2025. In his best eight tournaments he had a weight of 141.36 lb. With the help of his partners (Kyle Patrick, Ryan Jones, Gary Jones) he took first place twice (Otisco and Canadarago Lakes) second place on Cross lake and fourth place twice (Otsego and Cayuga Lakes). He had five-fish limits in all nine tournaments that he fished. Last year he was runner up for AOY, Just 1.3 lb behind Hunter and Lynn Baciuska.
