We are an organization run by volunteers who’ve dedicated themselves to building the NYTBF to provide additional angling opportunities for bass fisherman across NY state. Except for Team Opens, annual membership is required for participation in our events. All boats in our events must meet the minimum requirements as outlined in our tournament rules. Boaters will also be required to provide proof of a minimum of $300,000 liability insurance plus per NY State Briana’s Law, must possess a valid Boater’s Safety certificate or ID.
Membership:
Membership dues are $73 and are required annually. You must be a member at least two weeks prior to participation in any NYTBF points event.
Registration Dates:
Tournament registration forms and entry fees are due by midnight of the Tuesday before each tournament (except Team Opens which are payable at the ramp). Entry Fees do not include lunker. Lunker pool is paid at the ramp. Refund cancellation deadline after payment is Tuesday before each points tournament (5 points will be allowed good towards Semi-Final qualification)
Points Tournaments
Boater Entry Fee: $150 (+$6 PayPal fee) and Co-Angler Entry Fee: $100 (+$4 PayPal fee).
Each compete within their own category for prize money and the Lunker/Big Bass award.
There is an optional lunker pool for both boaters and co-anglers payable the morning of the tourney.
If we have more Co-Anglers than Boaters sign up for an event then priority entry goes to the Co-Angler with the earliest paid entry fee, and all others will receive priority entry into the next point event or receive a refund upon request.
Pairings and boat order are done by random draw and will be determined after entries have closed. Participants will be notified via email.
Angler of the Year
At eligible tournaments, all anglers compete for points to see who’ll win the coveted NYTBF Angler of the Year (AOY) title in their respective category. Points are awarded on a one (1) point decreasing scale, 1st place =100, 2nd place =99, 3rd place =98 and so on. AOY will be determined at the end of the regular season. The Boater and Co-Angler AOY winners earn automatic berths onto the NYTBF Semi-Final Team. In addition they also receive the following year’s NYTBF membership dues and points tournament entry fees paid in full. Anglers not weighing in a bass will receive 10 show up points.
As of the 2025 season, the AOY will be determined by the finish in 3 of 4 points tournaments for the year.
Floggers are not allowed in any NYTBF Point Tournament. Read Tournament Rules for complete details
Semi-Final Team Selection
Slots on the NYTBF Semi-Final Team will be determined by year end standings. The number of boaters and co-anglers is dependent on the number of eligible NYTBF positions at the Semi-Final. The better our participation in NYTBF Federation events, the more we can send to the Semi-Final.
Full team selection criteria is listed in the Tournament Rules.
NonProfit Status
Since 2017, the NYTBF is a non-profit organization. Money winners will be receiving a 1099 income form at the end of the year. As such, anglers will be required to submit a W-9 prior to receiving their winnings.
Please contact us if you have further questions.