I-Bass – Brushy Creek & The Big Bass Bonanza!

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Iowa-based I-BASS tournament series is back at Brushy Creek Lake near Fort Dodge—this time for the I-BASS Big Bass Bonanza, and it’s set up to be pure adrenaline. This isn’t a “slow-build” kind of event. It’s the kind where one bite can rewrite the leaderboard and the entire day feels like it’s on fast-forward.

Brushy Creek is the perfect stage for a big-bite format: a 690-acre reservoir with a maximum depth around 77.5 feet, surrounded by one of Iowa’s largest outdoor recreation areas. Iowa DNR Programs+1 Add the fact that it’s no-wake with no size limit and you get a chess match that rewards efficient decision-making—anglers who manage time, angles, and rotation are the ones who stay in the hunt. Iowa DNR Programs

And the Big Bass Bonanza energy is different. The format is known for big bass coming in throughout the day and keeping the scales busy—exactly the kind of tournament where momentum can flip in an hour.

With Brushy’s reputation as a consistent producer and an angler-favorite stop, July 11 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and highly anticipated events of the season.