Hall of Fame

The Maine B.A.S.S. Nation Hall of Fame honors the anglers and volunteers whose dedication and skill shaped bass fishing in Maine.

Class of 2016 · Inaugural Inductee

Dave Barnes Sr. with his Maine B.A.S.S. Nation Hall of Fame plaque
Class of 2016 · First Inductee
July 25, 1953 – July 6, 2023
Obituary & Memory Wall

Dave Barnes Sr.

“David W. Barnes Sr. — in recognition of over 39 years of dedicated service and leadership, the first inductee into the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation Hall of Fame.”
10× State Champion 29× State Team 9 Federation Nationals Master Maine Guide, 1977 Co-Author, “Maine Bassin’” 1984 Forrest Wood Cup Qualifier

One of Maine’s best-known anglers — a competitor well beyond the state line and a tireless supporter of the bass community — Dave was surprised by longtime friend Charles Wilson, who presented him with the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation Hall of Fame plaque. He ran Central Maine Guide Service as a Master Maine Guide and co-authored Maine Bassin’ in 1984.

My Favorite Fishing Day

A remembrance from a friend

“When I think about my best day of fishing, I immediately remember Lake Champlain and my partner for the day, Mr. David Barnes Sr. Besides his calm, cool demeanor, he is quite a character — a real southern gentleman with a quick wit, an immense knowledge of fishing, and some of the funniest stories you could imagine. Dave, you helped ignite my love of the sport and I will always appreciate that. Thank you for making my very first tournament one of my favorite memories.”

— Amber Randall