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 annual Art and Nate VanSteenburg Memorial Classic (sponsored by the Cottage Day Spa) was held on Otsego and Canadarago Lakes, October 18 and 19. Weather was good on the first day on Otsego, and most people had a good day. Sunday was a little different; started out well, but brutal winds made fishing tough later in the day and many came in early. The team of Josh and Breanna Shaffer brought in the biggest bags both days and their two-day total of 37.58 lb gave them a decisive overall win for the tournament
See results and standings for more details.
This marks the end of another season for the Susquehanna Bass Association. The next club event will be the annual Banquet, probably in March. Watch your email for information.
Josh and Breanna Shaffer with their daughter, SBA Sweetheart, Emerie
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.
