REHOBETH: This American Fishing Tour National Championship was fished in by our very own Rehobeth’s Colton Trotter.
A 2025 graduate of Rehobeth High School, who is now in college at Troy University, Colton is an avid bass fisherman. He was in the Rehobeth High School Bass Club and very competitive in the bass fishing circuit.
Colton Trotter, age 18, is the son of Kimberly and Lucas Trotter of Rehobeth.
Colton was sitting in the lead going into day 2 of the ABA National Championship on Lake Eufaula. He ended with 21.07 pounds, attributing his mom’s birthday to his good luck. Colton was followed by Jim A. Boyle in second place with 19.85 pounds and third place Randall T. Hutcherson at 17.08 pounds.
Colton Trotter was sitting at a total of 39.60 pounds from day 1 and day 2 as he entered Friday, day 3, the final day of the tour. A prize of $ 10,000.00 was on the line for day 3 of the tour. And he finished on day 3 with first place, with 57.88 pounds, in the ABA National Championship, Lake Eufaula Alabama.
After this three day tournament, Colton drove all night to Arkansas, 8 hours or so, for another bass tournament. He was on the water at 7 AM this morning. This was as a member of the Troy University Bass Team. Colton’s parents split and one goes with each son. Colton’s mom, Kimberly, went with Colton to Arkansas while Easton’s dad, Lucas traveled with him.
Colton is a member of the Troy University bass club. C
His younger brother, Easton, is following Colton’s footsteps and into bass fishing also.
Both Colton and Easton are great young men of which is parents, family and community are very proud of.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!!!!
ABOVE PICTURES ARE DAY 2
ABOVE PICTURES ARE DAY 3
Eufaula, AL – American Bass Anglers held the 2025 American Fishing Tour National Championship held on the legendary Lake Walter F. George, widely known as Lake Eufaula, with tournament headquarters in Eufaula, Alabama. The championship week October 4–10, 2025. It brough together the top 500 qualifying anglers from across the nation to compete in one of the most prestigious events in grassroots bass fishing.
Often referred to as the “Bass Fishing Capital of the World,” Lake Eufaula offers an ideal setting for this premier national championship. In partnership with the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, American Bass Anglers will delivered a week-long celebration of competitive fishing, community engagement, and southern hospitality in one of the Southeast’s most iconic fishing destinations.
The event will kicked off with official practice days beginning October 4, leading into the Directors Dinner on Monday, October 6, and the official registration and safety briefing with a welcome dinner on Tuesday, October 7. Three full days of tournament fishing will follow, with daily weigh-ins open to the public and culminating in a championship awards banquet on Friday evening, October 10.
“Lake Eufaula has been a historic stop for tournament bass fishing for decades,” said Morris Sheehan, President of American Bass Anglers. “It’s a natural fit for our national championship. The fishing is world-class, the facilities are outstanding, and the support from the local community has been tremendous. We’re looking forward to bringing our anglers back to such a legendary venue.”
The championship will be operated out of a launch facility large enough to accommodate the 250-boat field, with security and event staff on hand throughout the week. ABA will promote the event and the host community through national advertising campaigns, social media, ABA Magazine, and dedicated tournament coverage across its digital platforms.
In addition to high-level competition, anglers and their families will experience the charm of historic downtown Eufaula, explore the scenic waters of the Chattahoochee River, and enjoy the area’s rich heritage, dining, and outdoor attractions. The community will also host various tournament-related events throughout the week, creating an unforgettable experience for competitors and visitors alike.
