Profile: Central California Elite Bass Tournaments

Year founded: 1970

Mission statement: We are a nonprofit bass fishing club that has more than 40 years in bass tournaments. We took Success Bass Club and Visalia Bass Club and Combined them to create Central California Elite Bass Tournaments. It is our mission to adhere to all conservation codes and demand adequate water standards. To improve the future of bass fishing and create a friendly exchange of ideas to increase the overall skill that is used in the “Catch and Release” fishing. To offer an avenue that welcomes and encourages youth fishing and family activities through the community.  

Geographic region covered: Central California, coastal and some areas of Northern California

Lakes visited: Pine Flat, Kaweah Lake, Success Lake, Eastman Lake, Naciemento Lake, McClure, California Delta

Average turnout per tournament: 37 plus

Contact: David Coy, president 559-280-8884 or John Barron 909-263-7185

Also: We run a youth tournament series called Success Bass Youth during our season for the youth members in our community.