Lander University Bass Fishing has quickly established itself as one of the premier collegiate fishing programs in the country. Competing nationally across Bassmaster, Major League Fishing, and other top collegiate circuits, the Bearcats have captured three national championships in three seasons while developing anglers ready to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

QUICK STATS
School: Lander University
Location: Greenwood, South Carolina
Team: Bearcats
Sport: Collegiate Bass Fishing
Head Coach: Liam Worley
Circuits: Bassmaster & Major League Fishing

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
🏆 3 National Championships in 3 Seasons
🏆 2024 Bassmaster College National Champions
🏆 2025 Bassmaster College National Champions
🏆 2026 MLF College Fishing National Champions
🔥 First Team in Bassmaster College History to Win Back-to-Back National Championships
🎣 2025 Bassmaster College Classic Champion
🥇 2024 B.A.S.S. Clarks Hill Champions
🏆 2023 MLF Lake Hartwell Champions
🎣 16 Boats Qualified for National Championships During the 2024–25 Season
📈 Established as One of the Nation’s Premier Collegiate Bass Fishing Programs