Front Range Bass Club for High School Anglers
Front Range Bass Club for High School Anglers
The Denver Bassmaster's promote and support opportunities for all boys and girls , who have an interest in learning how to fish. The goal of the program is to teach these young anglers skills and techniques while on the water along with lessons in sportsmanship, conservation, and competition.
The High School division is for participants aged 15 - 18. This division will be eligible to fish in all a Colorado Bass Nation sponsored events, In addition, they will be invited to select DBM events.
For the High School Division. you have to be affiliated with a specific High School sanctioned club in Colorado. If your high school has a sanctioned club, please contact them for sign ups and club events. If you are interested in starting a sanctioned club at your high school, you can find more information on the BASS website at https://www.bassmaster.com/high-school-resources/
For those anglers that don't have access to a sanctioned High School team, they can join the Front Range Bass Club team. This is a virtual high school created specifically for open enrollment of HS anglers, administered by the Denver Bassmasters
Here are some rules and resources you need to know while participating in the high school division.
1) All events are fished from a boat, with another HS registered angler of your choosing, and a captain over 18 years of age. The captain is not allowed to fish during the event.
2) It is the anglers responsibility to find a boat and a captain. DBM will help advertise the need for boaters but will not be able guarantee securing one.
3) Be familiar with all the rules and procedures of the High School division. Go to https://www.bassmaster.com/high-school-resources/ for more info.
4) For CBN rules and registration for tournaments, please go to https://coloradobassnation.com/youth
Log in or join at: www.kingsoopers.com or www.citymarket.com
Click on your name in top right corner.
Select "My Account"
Select "Community Rewards" in lower left side of page.
Search and select "Colorado Bass federation" or "GA527"
1) The High School angler must be registered with B.A.S.S. CLICK HERE Look for discounted memberships under MORE LINKS
2) Register for the Front Range High School .
Membership annual dues are $70 This include registration fees with CBN and Front Range Bass Club
The season is September 1st through August 31st. Due to cold weather conditions, most of our events are April - August
Angler's can compete in Junior's league from age 8 through the summer between 8th grade and beginning of Freshman Fall Semester. Angler's can start fishing High School league at conclusion of 8th Grade. Angler's are welcome to fish both leagues the summer between 8th and Freshman but will only be allowed to fish the High School State Championship (National's Qualifier)
3) Register for our High School email list to receive emails about tournaments and other club information. REGISTER *NOTE: Automatically added to email list when registering so no need to add unless you need additional emails to include.
Registration will be required for each event. It will be opened a minimum 30 days before the event with links posted to this site.
2026 SCHEDULE
4/19 Pueblo Reservoir Tournament Registration
5/17 Chatfield Reservoir
6/10 Chatfield Reservoir (Night)
7/26 Boyd Lake
8/30 Donovan's Pond
State Championship / National's Qualifier
9/20 Pueblo Reservoir
To register for a High School event, find more information, veiw rules or buy merchandise, go to https://coloradobassnation.com/youth
There is a tournament series called CATCH RATE held by Tightline Outdoors that is open to all anglers, including our Juniors, High Schoolers, and Parents to fish for cash and prizes. All of the events are held at Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton , CO. There is an entry fee of $20 per angler, per species, to enter. For more information, please go to CATCH RATE
The start time is 4:00 pm going until 9:00 pm. Registration is done at the north boat ramp at Chatfield, the day of the event.
Each DBMJ will receive free admission to this tournament.
Special Nights to DBM
5/3 Youth Night
7/22 JJ Branson Memorial Event
The focus of our non-profit 501(c)(3) youth clubs is simple: learn, catch fish, and have fun in a family-oriented setting. Volunteers from our adult clubs, parents, and mentors share time and knowledge with the kids on the water. Hopefully just one thought, one bit of experience shared, will make them better prepared to take on life's challenges.
Your donations will go a long way to support our mission and provide opportunities for kids of all backgrounds to learn healthy skills that will stick with them throughout their lives. They will have opportunities to test their skills competitively both on the state level as well as nationally.
NOTE: You will automatically receive donation receipts.
To get email updates and announcements on Front Range Bass Club Email List *NOTE: Automatically added to email list when registering so no need to add unless you need additional emails to include.
Contact:
Bill Cancellieri
High School Directordbm.billc@gmail.com
(303)-521 - 8216