Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

Where Legends of The Sport Are Honored

Don Iovino

Pam Martin-Wells

Takahiro Omori

Rick Pierce

Mike Whitaker

2026 HOF Induction Banquet

The 2026 HOF Induction Banquet honoring Don Iovino, Pam Martin-Wells, Takahiro Omori, Rick Pierce & Mike Whitaker. Will be held on September 24th in Springfield MO.

The story of bass fishing lives here

The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Celebrates the Individuals, Innovators, & Moments That Shaped Bass Fishing Into the Sport It is Today. More Than a Museum, It is a Living Tribute to the Legends of Bass Fishing — From Iconic Anglers and Industry Pioneers to Media Influencers & Conservation Leaders.

What's new at the bass fishing hall of fame

April 23, 2026

Celebrating Service: Jacob Davis Honored with HOF Meritorious Service Award

April 22, 2026

The Importance of Fishing

April 9, 2026

Conservation Groups and Fisheries students urged to apply as Hall of Fame extends deadlines

March 13, 2026

Signature Lures for Second Induction Class

March 5, 2026

Volunteers Improve Lake Habitat

March 5, 2026

Five Good Ones!

Featured inductees

Steve Quinn

Steve Quinn — Steve Quinn has been involved in the fishing industry and outdoor writing…

Dr. James A. Henshall

Dr. James A. Henshall (1836-1925) — was the author of the first book on bass…

Stacey King

Stacey has been bass fishing since he was big enough to hold a rod and…

Ray Murski

While being a bass fisherman all of his life, he began his professional business career…

Don Iovino

In the infancy of B.A.S.S. tournament competition and for years afterward, the sport was dominated…

Randy Hopper

Few, if any, people have had a more powerful influence on bass boating and fishing…

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

Where Legends of The Sport Are Honored

Don Iovino

Pam Martin-Wells

Takahiro Omori

Rick Pierce

Mike Whitaker

2026 HOF Induction Banquet

The 2026 HOF Induction Banquet honoring Don Iovino, Pam Martin-Wells, Takahiro Omori, Rick Pierce & Mike Whitaker. Will be held on September 24th in Springfield MO.

The story of bass fishing lives here

The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Celebrates the Individuals, Innovators, & Moments That Shaped Bass Fishing Into the Sport It is Today. More Than a Museum, It is a Living Tribute to the Legends of Bass Fishing — From Iconic Anglers and Industry Pioneers to Media Influencers & Conservation Leaders.

What's new at the bass fishing hall of fame

Celebrating Service: Jacob Davis Honored with HOF Meritorious Service Award

The Importance of Fishing

Conservation Groups and Fisheries students urged to apply as Hall of Fame extends deadlines

Signature Lures for Second Induction Class

Volunteers Improve Lake Habitat

Five Good Ones!

Featured inductees

Visit us at the wonders of wildlife

A must-see destination for anglers, families, and history lovers

The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is located inside the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri