WCBA Tournament Schedule – 2026 Season
The WCBA tournament trail is designed to provide a fair, competitive experience across a variety of Southern California and regional fisheries. Each event includes key location details, launch information, and lake-specific requirements to help anglers prepare ahead of tournament day.
Castaic Lake – April 25
Location:
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
32132 Castaic Lake Dr
Castaic, CA 91384
Phone: (661) 257-4050
Directions:
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Lake Overview:
Clear water reservoir known for pressured largemouth and now a healthy smallmouth population..
Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee required
Launch fee required
Inspection Policy:
Quagga mussel inspection required prior to launch
Lake Skinner – May 16 & November 21
Location:
37701 Warren Rd
Winchester, CA 92596
Phone: (951) 926-1541
Directions:
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Lake Overview:
Known for schooling fish and wind-driven patterns, and flipping and frog fishing in the Summer.
Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee
Inspection Policy:
Vessel inspection required
Pyramid Lake – June 20
Location:
43100 Pyramid Lake Rd
Gorman, CA 93243
Phone: (661) 295-7155
Directions:
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Lake Overview:
Deep, clear lake with rocky structure and both species of bass.
Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee
Inspection Policy:
Mussel inspection required
Lake Perris – July 11
Location:
17801 Lake Perris Dr
Perris, CA 92571
Phone: (951) 940-5600
Directions:
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Lake Overview:
Grass, structure, and strong summer patterns. Several sunken wrecks can produce.
Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee
Inspection Policy:
Mussel inspection required
Lake Piru – August 22
Location:
4780 Piru Canyon Rd
Piru, CA 93040
Phone: (805) 521-1500
Directions:
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Lake Overview:
Timber-filled lake with strong shallow bite potential especially at full capacity.
Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee
Inspection Policy:
Inspection required prior to launch
Silverwood Lake – September 26
Location:
14651 Cedar Cir
Hesperia, CA 92345
Phone: (760) 389-2281
Directions:
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Lake Overview:
Wind-affected fishery requiring adaptability. High altitude means bass are usually late to the party.
Fees & Access:
Vehicle entry fee
Launch fee
Inspection Policy:
Mussel inspection required
Parker Strip – October 16–17
Location:
Parker, AZ (Colorado River)
Directions:
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Lake Overview:
Current-driven fishery with grass, docks, and shallow cover.
Fees & Access:
Varies by marina
Inspection Policy:
Check local launch requirements
Season Open – December 19
Location: TBD
Details:
End-of-year open event. More information coming soon.
