The Midwest Kayak Bass Club (MKBC) hosts the 2026 Midsummer Open on the Mississippi River Pools 7, 8, and 9. The event runs from July 8th to 9th, 2026, with lines in at 5:00 AM. Entry is $100 and awards are hosted at Veterans Freedom Park Boat Ramp in La Crosse, WI. [1, 2, 3]
Here is everything you need to know about this event:
- Entry & Details: The $100 entry fee includes $65 for the tournament, $5 for the Big Bass Pot, and fees. An optional $5 Trash Pot is also available. [1]
- Registration: All participants must register and manage submissions via tourneyX.com.
- Key Times: Lines in are at 5:00 AM with last picture at 2:00 PM, and awards to follow at 3:30 PM. [1]
- Location: The La Crosse, WI event will weigh in at the Veterans Freedom Park Boat Ramp.
- Boundaries: The East/West boundaries are marked by the railroad tracks on each side of the river. The North/South boundaries are the locks and dams. [1]
- State Championship: Note that the 2026 WI BASS Nation Kayak State Championship runs concurrently with this tournament. Anglers interested in participating in the State Championship must be active B.A.S.S. members and pay BASS Nation dues
