Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

Founded in 2000, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recognition of individuals and organizations whose contributions have significantly advanced the sport of bass fishing. Its mission to celebrate excellence, promote conservation efforts and preserve the sport’s history allows the Hall of Fame to connect with casual followers and passionate fans.

Once inside the Hall of Fame, visitors will experience the sport’s vibrant history and learn about those who shaped it through interactive displays and a fascinating collection of rare artifacts and memorabilia, ranging from authentic rods and reels to antique lures and historical photos.

The more than 100 Hall of Fame inductees are honored on the plaque wall, which showcases icons from across the sport, including tournament competitors, visionaries, innovators and communicators.

The Hall also recognizes notable contributors to the sport who have and continue to elevate it to the professional level and lesser-known supporters that have and continue to sustain bass fishing through a range of efforts.

The Hall of Fame had previously planned a stand-alone location in Alabama, but officials recognized the opportunity to reach a far larger audience by partnering with Wonders of Wildlife. The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame officially opened within Wonders of Wildlife in October 2017 and holds its annual induction banquet at Wonders of Wildlife each fall.

Make sure you stop and soak up bass fishing’s rich history on your next visit to Wonders of Wildlife. To learn more, visit bassfishinghof.com.